DTN-fol is a remedy that contains folic acid and vitamin E and is therefore widely used during pregnancy to supplement the woman with optimal levels of folic acid to help prevent malformations in the baby, especially in the neural tube, which will give origin to the brain and bone marrow.
This medication may also be used by women who are of childbearing potential or who are planning to become pregnant. The ideal to ensure that there are no changes in the fetus is to start ingesting at least 400 mcg of folic acid 1 month before becoming pregnant and maintaining that dose until the end of the first trimester of gestation.
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DTN-fol can be purchased in conventional pharmacies in packs of 30 or 90 capsules, for an average price of 20 reais per 30 capsules. Although no prescription is required, this medicine should only be used with the advice of a doctor.
How to take DTN-fol
The recommended dose of DTN-fol generally is:
- 1 capsule per day, ingested whole with water.
Since it is important to have optimal levels of folic acid at the time of fertilization, the capsules can be ingested by all women of childbearing potential who are considering pregnancy.
After removing a capsule from the bottle is very important to re-close it properly, avoiding contact with moisture.
Folic acid levels can still be increased with the daily intake of foods rich in this vitamin. Here's a list of the main foods with folic acid.
Possible side effects
The side effects are rare and are usually related to the ingestion of doses higher than indicated. However, some women may experience nausea, excessive gas, cramps, or diarrhea.
In case of recurrence of some of these symptoms it is advisable to consult the doctor who prescribed the medicine, to adjust the dose or to change the medication.
DTN-fol fattening?
Supplementation with vitamins by DTN-fol does not cause weight gain. However, women who lack appetite may experience some increased hunger when their vitamin levels are optimal. However, as long as the woman does a healthy diet, she should not gain weight.
Who should not take
DTN-fol is contraindicated for people who have a history of hypersensitivity to folic acid or any of the other ingredients of the formula.
