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How much folic acid when pregnant and have crohs?
Normal pregnant women need 400 to 800 mcg of folic acid a day. You should talk to your Dr to see if you need to adjust.
How much folic acid is prescribed to treat anemia?
There are different doses of folic acid prescribed by doctors for different ages. If you are an adult suffering from anemia and you are prescribed folic acid then the dosage would be 1mg orally once a day. An infant is 0.1mg orally once a day and if your child then it is 1mg orally once a day. But remember to to read the leaflet given with your folic acid before you take any medicine.
How much folic acid to take?
It is recommended that most adults consume 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid per day. Pregnant women or women trying to conceive should aim for 600-800 mcg daily to prevent neural tube defects in the baby. It is always best to consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new supplement regimen.
If you are taking Phenytoin EX 3 100 mg doses per day it says you should not take folic acid - does this mean that you should no longer eat foods that are high in folic acid content?
I would ask your doctor or pharmacist this question, but my gut reaction is -- I wouldn't eat foods high in folic acid while on that medication.
Does folic acid prevent pregnancy?
no-you should be taking it every day when trying to conceive to prevent birth deffects
Is it okay to take obimin and folic acid separately?
my doct advise if taking obimin, it is not necessary to consume folic acid as obinim contains contents of folic acid. but if really feel tired that day, can take both together.
When the pregnant woman can take a folic acid?
You should be taking 0.5mg of folate per day for three months before you fall pregnancy and for your entire pregnancy. Studies have shown that to be most effective you need to take this EVERY day, not just 6 days a week and hope for the best on the other day.
Can you take Folic Acid when using Methotrexate for Arthritis?
You must take folic acid with methotrexate because the drug depletes it naturally from the body. Not taking folic acid could lead to severe liver damage. When being treated with MTX regular blood tests should be done to test for toxicity and other problems. ( I take 7.5 mg MTX once a week and 5 mg megafoll folic acid per day. )
If i do take Folic acid will i get pregnant easily?
Nope. Folic acid just helps prevent neural tube defects in the first few weeks of a growing embryo's life. It has nothing to do with fertility, however you should start taking at least 400mcg of folic acid per day as soon as you even start thinking about trying to become pregnant. Your body can't maintain levels of folic acid innately, so you have to take some every day to be sure your baby gets enough.
How much folic acid for how long prevents neural tube defects in babies?
There is no guarantee that folic acid supplementation will prevent neural tube defects, though it has been proven to reduce the risk. In a woman who has no family history of neural tube defects, it is suggested that she take 0.4 mg of folic acid each day, while a woman with a family history is asked to take 4 mg of folic acid each day (10 times the amount). Ideally the women would begin taking folic acid at least 3 months before conception, and continue it through at least the end of the first trimester.
Who would need to take folic acid?
When a woman is pregnant she should take 800 micrograms a day in order to prevent birth defects
What is folic acid medication?
Effective against mouth and Lip ulcers of a non malignant nature, dosage is 50 mg two times a day for about 5 days. Long Term use is not recommended unless medically advised. Can be withdrawn with dietary supplements such as leafy green vegetables.
