Excess folic acid in Pregnancy

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Asked for Female, 28 Years

Hi! I am 6months pregnant and Doctor has given me: 10g Argitas- Daily Raricap L- 5ml daily Feritas- 2 times a day.. I calculated that I am taking 3300mcg perday of Folic Acid. My report says that I am anemic. Is this safe???

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Dr. Soumya Mahesh Koregol

Gynecologist/Obstetrician 11 yrs exp Bangalore

As you are anemic your doctor may addes one more iron syrup i think . No harm in taking . but repeat the blood test after one month .

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Dr. Nidhi Sharma Gynecologist/Obstetrician 19 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nidhi Sharma

Gynecologist/Obstetrician 19 yrs exp Chennai

Of course it is safe

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Please do take it. Folic acid is required for synthesis of Red blood cells that carry Hemoglobin

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