A member asked:

Hi.. when is the best time of the day to take folic acid? im waiting for my home test and how many mg? im from maldives we get 10 & 5 mg from here...

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Dr. Julie Abbott answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Doesn't matter: I presume you are referring to a home pregnancy test. You are correct..400 micrograms is recommended. Not sure how to get that from your dosages there: 5 mg is 5000 micrograms! You need 1/2 mg tablets! It is best if this has been taken for weeks leading up to pregnancy. I am unable to find any information on best time of day to take folic acid; I suspect it doesn't matter. Good luck!

Answered 10/8/2014

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