Is Meconeuron HR The Same As MHR?

Posted on Tue, 2 May 2017

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Question : My wife is 8 week pregnant. During 7 week scan doctor suggested her to start a folic acid tablet. The suggested tablet was Meconeuron HR. While buying chemist gave us MHR which we did not realized. On checking it online we found that both tablets i.e. Meconeuron HR and MHR are by same company and both are taken as folic acid supplement. But the cost difference in them is considerable. So can you please let me know the difference between these 2 tablets and which 1 is better?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
MHR is better.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Both the tablets are different trade names by a same company. Since the quantity of folic acid required is 5 mg and both the tablets fulfil it. MHR tablet contains 5- methyl folate which is an active form of folic acid and is a more effective supplement. it is best to continue with MHR if she has already started taking it.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng