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… 38c What are folate and folic acid? Folate is a B vitamin found …
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… can help protect your bones. Get enough calcium and vitamin D. Get regular … recommend that you: footnote 2 Get enough calcium and vitamin D. Get regular … the medicines. You make sure you get enough calcium and vitamin D. You get regular …
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… Overview Acid products include toilet cleaners, battery acid, bleach, chemicals used in industry for … etching, and chemicals that are added to gas. Acid solids and liquids can cause injury, …
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… boric acid capsules inserted into the vagina (vaginal suppositories) as a treatment option for vaginal yeast infections , particularly infections that …
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… Overview Salicylic acid to remove warts is available in many … follow your doctor's instructions. Salicylic acid may take weeks to months to cure a wart. … the wart in water before applying salicylic acid. This helps help loosen and soften the …
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… of the B vitamins your body needs for good health. The vitamin is also called folate. … who don't get enough folic acid before and during pregnancy are more likely to have a child born …
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… Overview Salicylic acid is an active ingredient in some … - Family Medicine Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine … Family Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Ellen K. Roh MD - Dermatology …
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… Medicine Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes why you take … doctor. What are some examples? Examples of acid reducers include: H2 blockers. Tagamet … Antacids. Gaviscon Mylanta Tums Why are acid-reducing medicines used? Acid reducers may be …
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… defects. During pregnancy, you should get 400 mcg DFE (0.4 mg) to 1000 mcg DFE (1.0 mg) of folic acid. footnote 1 You … for seizures. Experts recommend 4000 mcg DFE (4 mg) of folic acid a day. footnote 1 …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …