Use Of Folic Acid Dose

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after 2 years of marriage I got pregnant......I am taking 5mg folic acid from first day when missed my period and have positive test result.........I have a question that whether 400mcg folic acid is sufficient ?and if some one is taking 5mg it will also be Ok or have some side effects......due to high dose.....Is 5mg a high dose during pregnancy?

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Dr. Ariba Nasreen · Answer

Assalamu alaikum thanks for asking
5mg Folic acid is fine no problem

Dr. Firdous Liaquat · Answer

5mg is required for diabetics. Epileptic. Previous history of pregnancy affected by neural tube defect. Otherwise 400microgram is recommended for low risk pregnancy

Dr. Aisha Shafiq · Answer

it is ok

Asst. Prof. Dr. Uzma Naz · Answer

400 microgram is the dose, but there is no harm of 5mg

Dr. Noreen Wali · Answer

yes you can .. recommended dose for pregnancy with low risk is 4mcg  no side effect

Dr. Farzana Kausar · Answer

you can...no issue

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