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Suggest Folic Acid Intake While Planning For Pregnancy

Posted on Fri, 26 Jun 2015

Question: Hello Doctor,

Please suggest me a good folic acid intake for me as I am planning for my second pregnancy.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Folic acid recommendation

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. The recommended intake of folic acid in preconceptional period in a normal healthy female is 400 micrograms per day from three months preconceptionally and has to be continued for first three months of pregnancy.
However, for anyone taking antiepileptic drug, history of previous neural tube defects, diabetes mellitus has to take a dose of 4 mg a day.
But the folic acid tablet comes in dose of 5 mg and is usually prescribed to all, and is completely safe. It comes under various brand names like folvite, folgel, Biopreg F.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (16 minutes later)

Thanks Doctor! I had a case of complication in my first pregnancy which ended in miscarriage. And I am a hypothyroid, hence want to take a good folic acid tablet. Please suggest a particular brand and right dosage for me.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Folic acid 5 mg a day

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX Thanks for responding.

For you the correct dosage of folic acid is 5 mg a day and you can choose any brand like folvite, Biopreg F or folgel.

Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (10 hours later)

Thanks Doctor! I have another query. I am working woman who works day in and out and get tired. No time for my personal things though I want to. I wanted to know if there are any multi- vitamins/ zinc tablets or any other medication that I can take which can keep me energised and provide me all nutrients. Please prescribe me something that I can take to keep myself going on.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Adopt a healthy lifestyle

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX working women do have a lot to deal with, however one should keep a balance among work, rest and responsibilities. Eating healthy diet and adequate sleep are key to good health in a working female.
You can take multivitamins like becadexamine, becasoule, etc once a day. However, you should focus more on a healthy lifestyle rather than depending on these multivitamins.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E