During pregnancy planning and in the first three months of women appointed iodine and folic acid in a single preparation, called Folio. Combination composition are also preparations Femibion and Prenatal Vitrum. They contain not only the components, but also other vitamins, macro- and microelements, necessary for the full development of the child.
The need folic acid
Folic acid is essential for normal functioning of the reproductive system of the future mother. As the representative of B vitamins, folic acid is involved in the regulation of central nervous system and the hematopoietic system.
For baby folic acid deficiency is dangerous congenital malformations of the nervous system and other organs, congenital deformities systems and reduced intelligence. With long-term folate deficiency in the mother during the first trimester of pregnancy may develop these abnormalities in the child:
- hydrocephalus;
- anencephaly;
- encephalopathy;
- brain herniation;
- mental retardation.
Obstetricians prescribed during pregnancy iodine and folic acid together, since they enhance the action of each other.
action iodine
During pregnancy, it increases the excretion of iodine in the urine, because the thyroid gland mother lacks this substance. Following this slows down the synthesis of thyroid hormones and hormonal regulation, the normal operation is important in fetal development.
Lack of iodine in the body of the future mother is dangerous spontaneous abortion, growth retardation, premature baby, a cumbersome process of labor. Therefore, folic acid and iodine to pregnant administered in a single formulation with other useful components.
Folio Composition preparation and method of use
In the composition preparation Folio contains folic acid and iodine in one tablet of 400 mg and 200 mg respectively. Additional excipients: lactose, glucose, silicic acid.
Is the inside while eating one tablet a day. Use of the drug is recommended before conception, in the first trimester of pregnancy and lactation.
Composition Femibiona and instructions for use
Femibion comprises the following components:
- vitamin C;
- nicotinamide;
- vitamin E;
- pantothenic acid;
- pyridoxine;
- riboflavin;
- thiamine;
- folic acid;
- iodine;
- biotin;
- cyanocobalamin.
Folic acid - 400 micrograms of iodine - 150 micrograms. Take one tablet a day with half a glass of water. By virtue of the combined composition of the drug should be administered only by the attending physician.
Composition Vitrum Prenatal and its application
Prenatal Vitrum - combined formulation comprising vitamins folic acid and iodine.
Each tablet contains:
- vitamins A, E, C, B1, AT2, AT6, AT12;
- calcium, copper, beta-carotene;
- iron, magnesium, manganese;
- zinc, chromium, molybdenum;
- selenium, iodine, potassium, folic acid.
Folic acid - 0.8 mg, Iodine - 0.15 g Vitamin content in the formulation is sufficient to provide the daily needs of the body. Take one tablet during or after a meal. Duration of treatment is determined individually by the physician.
Adverse reactions
In the application of drugs, which contain folic acid plus iodine, can be nausea, indigestion, slight dizziness. Do not exceed the recommended dosage, as this is dangerous development of a teratogenic effect on the child.
Do not take medications without a doctor's prescription, even if they contain only a part of vitamins and minerals. Improper use of dangerous heavy pathologies expectant mother and the child.
sources:
Vidal: https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/folic_acid__33566
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