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A lady has history of previous child birth with neural tube defect. What is the dose of folic acid to be given to prevent to neural tube defect in this child

A
4000 mcg in periconceptional period
B
400 mg after confirmation of pregnancy
C
400 mg in periconceptional period
D
4000 mcg in 1st / 2nd trimester.
High-Yield Explanation
Dose of folic acid for primary prevention is 400 mcg / day Dose of folic acid for secondary prevention (prevoius child affected with neural tube defect) is 4000 mcg / day started in periconception period = 1 month before to 3 months after conception.

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