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Suggest Vitamin Supplements To Be Taken During Pregnancy

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Posted on Wed, 30 Apr 2014
Question: hi doctor, i m 14 weeks pregnent and every thing is normal as of now.i would like to know what are the calcium/vitamin suppliments which i should have at this time. i request you to prescribe the tablets which are available in india (i am already having folic acid.)
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Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Ferrous sulphate,Calcium Lactate,multivitamin Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns. I will advice you to take Capsule Ferrous sulphate (200 mg) one tablet once a day after dinner and Calcium Lactate one tablet (500mg) once a day after dinner during your entire pregnancy and then till 3 months after delivery. You should also take a multivitamin tablet once a day after breakfast. These tablets are easily available anywhere in india. The good brand names for Ferrous sulphate since you asked are Capsule Autrin or Ferrium XT The good brand name for Calcium Lactate are Tablet Shelcal A Multivitamin tablet of any brand name will do as all are good. Feel free to consult me directly http://bit.ly/drsombiswas Regards Dr. Som Biswas M.D. Mumbai
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Suggest Vitamin Supplements To Be Taken During Pregnancy

Brief Answer: Ferrous sulphate,Calcium Lactate,multivitamin Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns. I will advice you to take Capsule Ferrous sulphate (200 mg) one tablet once a day after dinner and Calcium Lactate one tablet (500mg) once a day after dinner during your entire pregnancy and then till 3 months after delivery. You should also take a multivitamin tablet once a day after breakfast. These tablets are easily available anywhere in india. The good brand names for Ferrous sulphate since you asked are Capsule Autrin or Ferrium XT The good brand name for Calcium Lactate are Tablet Shelcal A Multivitamin tablet of any brand name will do as all are good. Feel free to consult me directly http://bit.ly/drsombiswas Regards Dr. Som Biswas M.D. Mumbai