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Can shelcal and folic acid tablets
Im 15 weeks pregnant, my doctor has prescribed shelcal tab after breakfast so is it safe to take folic acid tablet also any time of the day
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Dr. Praveen P V V S B
General Physician
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Shelcal and Folic acid can be taken preferably during the day.
Shelcal contains calcium carbonate- should be taken with meal.Stomach acid produced while eating helps you body absorb calcium carbonate.
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Dr. Surya Aggarwal
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12 yrs exp
Delhi
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Dr. Dharmendra Singh
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Indore
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