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Is Overdose Of Folsafe Harmful?

Dear Madam, I have done a blunder. I have been prescribed Folsafe tablets for 1 at a day. but by mistake i have taken it 3 daily. Is there any problem? I have not conceived and I had gone for treatment that is my periods were irregular. I am married. I had not still planned for a baby. But after the treatment i would like to conceive being healthy. My mother and grand mother are diabetic and I am 25 yrs old.
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
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Hi,

Usually it is not harmful. Folsafe-L contains L-methylfolate, methylcobalamin and pyridoxal phosphate which are water soluble vitamins commonly prescribed to treat their deficiency states causing anemia including during pregnancy.

Since these are water soluble vitamins so even if they are taken in larger doses they are eliminated from the body without causing any harmful effects. It will not affect your pregnancy.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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Is Overdose Of Folsafe Harmful?

Hi, Usually it is not harmful. Folsafe-L contains L-methylfolate, methylcobalamin and pyridoxal phosphate which are water soluble vitamins commonly prescribed to treat their deficiency states causing anemia including during pregnancy. Since these are water soluble vitamins so even if they are taken in larger doses they are eliminated from the body without causing any harmful effects. It will not affect your pregnancy. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician