Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Folygel Dha should be taken at the same time, whether morning or night. It should be taken with a glass of water, with or without food. 

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Folygel Dha has reported interactions with medicines like fosphenytoin, methotrexate, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, and pyrimethamine. Always check with a medical practitioner once before taking them together.

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Some of the natural sources of Folate are green leafy vegetables, fruits, nuts, meat, eggs, yeast, liver, dairy products, beans, peas, seafood, yeast, grains, beef liver, and beef kidney. Many food items are fortified with Folic acid. Folic acid is required for the synthesis of genetic material and red blood cells. Its deficiency can cause megaloblastic anemia. It is also essential for pregnant women before and during the pregnancy. Deficiency of Folic acid during pregnancy can result in premature delivery and babies with the neural tube defects.

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Long-term oral use of Folic acid can be unsafe as it can cause stomach upset, gas, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea.

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Spina bifida is a neural tube defect that occurs when the baby's spine and spinal cord do not develop properly. If the baby has this condition then the neural tube doesn't close properly because of which the backbone doesn't form completely. According to research taking Folygel Dha helps in the prevention of Spina bifida in the unborn fetus.