You can take 0.4mg of folic acid during the preparation period or a multivitamin containing 0.8mg of folic acid until the end of the second trimester of pregnancy.
Folic acid tablets are a water-soluble B vitamin that plays an important role in the growth and reproduction of the body’s cells and is useful in preventing the development of congenital neural tube malformations in the fetus.
When used as a preventive medicine against congenital neural tube malformations, pregnant women can take 0.4 mg of folic acid or a multivitamin containing 0.8 mg of folic acid, usually from the time of planning the pregnancy until the end of the second trimester.
The drug is prohibited for use in patients who are allergic to the product. Adverse reactions are rare in users of the drug. If the drug is taken for a long period of time, adverse gastrointestinal reactions may occur, such as fear of food, nausea, bloating, etc. If the drug is taken in large quantities, it can cause the urine to appear yellow.
Specific use of the drug should be carried out under the guidance of a specialist, not unauthorized use of the drug.