Pregnant women can generally take folic acid, usually recommended to be taken from the third trimester before to the third trimester after pregnancy, the specific medication should follow the doctor’s instructions.
The indications for folic acid tablets include folic acid deficiency caused by various reasons (including chronic hemolytic anemia) and hematologic disorders due to folic acid deficiency, specifically megaloblastic anemia; prevention of congenital neural tube anomalies in the fetus; and as a prophylactic drug for pregnant and lactating women.
Therefore, pregnant women can take the drug, for pregnant women who have given birth to a fetus with neural tube malformations, the dosage and duration of administration should be in accordance with the doctor’s instructions.
The drug should be contraindicated in people who are allergic to the product. Specific use of the drug should be carried out under the guidance of a specialist, not unauthorized use of the drug.