18th May 2025

A 31-year-old female came to the general practice for advice on planning conception.

A 31-year-old female came to the general practice for advice on planning conception. Her first child was born with cerebral palsy and a meningocele. She has a history of ulcerative colitis and hypertension. She takes regular Nifedipine and Mesalazine. What dose of folic acid should she start taking?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.