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Which Syrups To Take During Pregnancy ?

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Posted on Thu, 1 Feb 2024
Question: Which syrups to take during pregnancy
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Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (14 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Iron, folic acid

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,

You can take the supplements that have iron, calcium, folic acid vitamin during pregnancy alongwith a healthy and nutritious diet for you and your baby. Pregnancy is a natural process. So unnecessary medicines are to avoided including DHA, zinc, antibiotics etc. Get your blood tests done from a gynecologist.

- Folvite tablet once a day for 2-3 months for extra folic acid requirement during first trimester
- Orofer-XT daily for iron and folic acid during pregnancy and lactation
- TUMS antacid (available on XXXXXXX and other online stores as its a foreign brand) is an excellent source of calcium and can be taken daily

Regards,
Dr Vaishalee

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Which Syrups To Take During Pregnancy ?

Brief Answer: Iron, folic acid Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome, You can take the supplements that have iron, calcium, folic acid vitamin during pregnancy alongwith a healthy and nutritious diet for you and your baby. Pregnancy is a natural process. So unnecessary medicines are to avoided including DHA, zinc, antibiotics etc. Get your blood tests done from a gynecologist. - Folvite tablet once a day for 2-3 months for extra folic acid requirement during first trimester - Orofer-XT daily for iron and folic acid during pregnancy and lactation - TUMS antacid (available on XXXXXXX and other online stores as its a foreign brand) is an excellent source of calcium and can be taken daily Regards, Dr Vaishalee