Appeton Folic Acid is a dietary supplement especially for pregnant women. This supplement contains 400µg folic acid. Women planning for pregnancy should start taking Appeton Folic Acid 3 months prior to conception. This is to prevent neural tube defects in the baby.

Appeton Folic Acid comes in round, yellow coloured tablets.

Appeton Folic Acid is available in blister packs containing 90 tablets, sufficient for 3 months of consumption.

You only need to take a tablet a day.

There is no ideal time to take Appeton Folic Acid. But preferably make it a habit to take after meals. This is to make sure that you remember taking it everyday.

Because so many pregnancies are not planned! If you are having sex and are capable of becoming pregnant, you should be taking 400µg folic acid daily in case you become pregnant - even if you are not planning of becoming pregnant for a long time. This vitamin can prevent certain common birth defects like spina bifida, an opening in the spinal column, and anencephaly - lack of brain development.
By the time you realise you are pregnant, it may be too late for folic acid to help prevent these birth defects since they occur in the first 28 days of pregnancy. Plus, you'll be maintaining a good habit for the future - and it won't be so hard to remember to take a multivitamin with folic acid later when you are thinking about pregnancy.

That's smart - what you do before you are pregnant can affect your pregnancy. In addition to eating right, exercising and getting plenty of rest, there are 5 things you can do to achieve a healthy pregnancy and reduce your risk of having a baby with a birth defect.
Start taking 400µg folic acid daily starting now, because it takes some time for your body to build up proper stores of this important B vitamin. It is necessary to take it before conception and early in pregnancy, since these defects occur in the 1st month of pregnancy before most women realise they are pregnant.
Consult your physician and make sure that you've had all your immunisations, especially for rubella (German measles). If you are taking a prescribed medication, make sure your physician knows that you're planning a pregnancy.
If you smoke, drink alcohol or use drugs, stop! These substances can threaten the health of your baby, and yours too. Stay away from toxic chemicals at home and at work - including insecticides, solvents, lead and mercury.
If you have a cat, do not handle the cat litter - it can carry toxoplasmosis which can cause birth defects. Wear gloves while gardening in areas visited by cats and while handling uncooked meats.

Each pregnancy is a unique experience. While women who have already had children with birth defects may be at a higher risk than others, most birth defects occur in pregnancies of women who haven't had an affected pregnancy before. 3-4% of all babies are born with a major birth defect. And while only some women will ever have children with birth defects, we have no way of knowing in advance which women these will be. That's why it's so important that all women stay as healthy as possible, even if they haven't had any problems before. If you already have a baby with a birth defect, consult your physician before trying to become pregnant again.

Maternal age is one of the risk factors for certain types of birth defects. It's even more important for women who are in their thirties and forties to visit their physicians before pregnancy.

Neural tube defects are caused when the baby's spine and / or brain do not develop normally. These defects occur between the 3rd and 4th week after becoming pregnant, before most women even realise they are pregnant. So, whether or not you are planning a pregnancy, it is recommended that all women of childbearing age take a 400µg folic acid supplement and consume folate rich foods to help prevent neural tube defects in their babies.

No, it's difficult to get enough folic acid from diet alone because very few foods are fortified with folic acid. While the natural form of folic acid (folate) is found in many of the foods we eat, and this is enough to keep us healthy, it is insufficient to protect babies. The only way to ensure that we are getting sufficient folic acid is by taking a folic acid supplement daily.

Pregnant women should take 400µg of folic acid supplement daily and make sure that you eat a healthy folate-rich diet. More then 400µg a day may be recommended to women with special needs such as:
        those with a family history of neural tube defects
        those who are taking certain seizure / epileptic medication
        those with diabetes
Poor eating habits, alcohol abuse and cigarette smoking have been linked to low levels of folic acid in the blood.

An allergic reaction to folic acid is very rare, but might lead to a rash, itching and general discomfort. Do consult your physician if you feel that you have an allergic reaction. This is because it is still very important that you take enough folic acid to protect your future babies.

Yes, definitely. Folic acid is one of the many nutrients required for health. Women of childbearing age need to be concerned about their intake of vitamins and minerals, especially calcium and iron. Good nutrition before and during pregnancy is one of the best ways to help make sure your baby is born healthy.