Is it safe for me to take Cadcal Calcium 500 tablets at 26 weeks of pregnancy because calcium lactate tablets do not agree with me, and is it also safe for me to take Fericip XT tablets? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Is it safe for me to take Cadcal Calcium 500 tablets at 26 weeks of pregnancy because calcium lactate tablets do not agree with me, and is it also safe for me to take Fericip XT tablets?

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Is it safe for me to take Cadcal Calcium 500 tablets at 26 weeks of pregnancy because calcium lactate tablets do not agree with me, and is it also safe for me to take Fericip XT tablets?

Asked by Female, 27 · 12 days ago

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

12 days ago

Yes, it is generally safe and highly recommended to take both calcium and iron supplements during pregnancy. Cadcal Calcium 500 is a safe alternative since calcium lactate disagrees with your stomach. Fericip XT (containing ferrous ascorbate and folic acid) is also safe and crucial for your baby's development. To ensure your body absorbs both properly, please do not take them at the same time. Space them out by at least two hours?for example, take one in the morning and the other in the evening. Always keep your obstetrician updated on your supplements.

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