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Taking 5mg folic acid
I am 10 weeks primi with no history of neural tube defect .i am taking 5mg folic acid by mistake .Now worried is it too high for pregnancy and can it cause complication later .
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Can take. Irrespective of neural tube defect you shud be taking folic acid. 5mg is safe!
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Continue taking it...its safe....
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Dr. Anita Dhar
Gynecologist
35 yrs exp
Delhi
It's safe. Recommended 500 micrograms but is not available in india
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
22 yrs exp
Chandigarh
This is the recommended dose
U need to continue taking it
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
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32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Its the required dose in first trimester.
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