DTN-fol is a remedy that contains folic acid and vitamin E and, therefore, it is widely used during pregnancy to supplement the woman with ideal levels of folic acid that help prevent malformations in the baby, especially in the neural tube, which will give origin to the brain and bone marrow.
This medicine can also be used by women who are of childbearing age or planning to become pregnant. The ideal to ensure that there are no changes in the fetus is to start taking at least 400 mcg of folic acid 1 month before becoming pregnant and to maintain that dose until the end of the first trimester of pregnancy.
Learn about the main benefits of folic acid in pregnancy.
DTN-fol can be purchased in conventional pharmacies in packs of 30 or 90 capsules, for an average price of 20 reais for each 30 capsules. Although a prescription is not necessary, this medicine should only be used with the recommendation of a doctor.
How to take DTN-fol
The recommended dose of DTN-fol is usually:
- 1 capsule a day, taken whole with water.
Since it is important to have optimal levels of folic acid at the time of fertilization, the capsules can be taken by all women of childbearing potential who are planning to become pregnant.
After removing a capsule from the bottle it is very important to close it properly, avoiding contact with moisture.
Folic acid levels can also be increased with daily intake of foods rich in this vitamin. See a list of the main foods with folic acid.
Possible side effects
Side effects are rare and are generally related to the ingestion of doses higher than indicated. However, some women may experience nausea, excessive gas, cramps or diarrhea.
If you notice the recurrence of some of these symptoms, it is advisable to consult the doctor who prescribed the medicine, to adjust the dose or change the medication.
DTN-fol is fattening?
Vitamin supplementation by DTN-fol does not cause weight gain. However, women who lack appetite may experience some increase in hunger when their vitamin levels are optimal. However, as long as women eat healthy, they 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 other component of the formula.
