Ask the Pharmacist

Is the dose of folic acid contained in VitaDHA Materna sufficient for the first trimester of pregnancy?

Dear Caterina,

The recommended dose of folic acid for pregnancy is 0.4 milligrams (400 micrograms), which is the amount found in one capsule of VitaDHA Materna.

This may be sufficient throughout pregnancy, but sometimes specialists choose to use higher doses like those found in medicines such as Folina.

My only advice is to continue taking Folina until you see your gynecologist again and then decide with them whether to continue the treatment, stop it, or switch to VitaDHA Materna.

Best regards,

Dott.ssa Rosaria Ramondino

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