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… 38c What are folate and folic acid? Folate is a B vitamin found naturally in foods. Folic acid is a form of folate. It's used in vitamin … who could become pregnant to get enough folic acid. At least 3 months before becoming …
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… Overview What is folic acid? Folic acid is one of the B vitamins your body needs … vegetables, oranges, nuts, and beans. Folic acid is the man-made form. It's put into …
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… Overview Some experts recommend boric acid capsules inserted into the vagina … footnote 1 If your doctor recommends boric acid treatment, you can buy boric acid vaginal capsules without a prescription …
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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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… 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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… Overview Salicylic acid is an active ingredient in some … skin to peel. Products that contain salicylic acid may cause tingling and a mild redness of … very red or very dry. You'll find salicylic acid mainly in pads that you rub on your skin. …
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… them. Instead, carefully apply occlusive ophthalmic ointment (e.g., Lacri-Lube® or … them. Instead, carefully apply occlusive ophthalmic ointment (e.g., Lacri-Lube® or …
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… can help prevent and manage it. Folate (folic acid) deficiency anemia Learn about the … treatment, including how to get enough folic acid: Folate deficiency anemia Getting enough folic acid (folate) Iron deficiency anemia …
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… causes it? Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. Usually, having too much uric acid isn't harmful. Many people with high … levels in your blood are too high, the uric acid forms hard crystals in your joints. What …
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… reflux disease? Reflux means that stomach acid and juices flow from the stomach back up … valve doesn't close tightly enough. Stomach acid and juices from the stomach flow back up … a medicine that reduces or blocks stomach acid. If your heartburn goes away after you …
