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Hello doctor. My wife is taking folic acid 5 mg from before pregnancy. And she is already informed the matter to her gynic. Now she is 8 week pregnant. Gynaecology prescribed all9 tablets (l methylfolite calcium 1 mg) biological form of folic acid she is taking both (folic acid 5 mg & l methylfolite calcium 1 mg) from last 10 days. Any problem to fetus. What is the maximum dose can take folic acid.
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No problem at all. U can discontinue now folic acid 5 mg.
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No problem. But no need to take both, however at this stage does need other supplements, reports and vaccinations. So meet gynecologist.
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