Hello i have been taking 5mg of folic acid for about 2 months now. I just learned I am pregnantz. Then I read somewhere that the normal Supplement should only be 400-800 mcg. I did Not know this. Is there a risk to me and my baby as it seems to be quite an excessive dose. Tnx
Hello dear, I UND your concern. In my opinion even if the higher doses of folic acid are taken it will not result in toxicity as maximum part of it is excreted in urine. So nothing to worry. Many of the folic acid preparation supplements are of 5 mg. Though the requirement is 500mcg we usually prescribe 5 mg for the initial 3 months of pregnancy and in a few indicated patients it is started 1 month before conception and continued for 3 months of pregnancy. So relax. Avoid stress. It doesn't harm the baby. Best regards...