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Should Folicil Be Only Taken By Swallowing?

I am taking Folicil of Bial Labs and since it is difficult for me to swollow I am putting the tablet in a glass of orange juice and within 5 minutes it starts to disintegrate, allowing me to drink it. I am doing the right thing? as I am aware that certain slow release vitamins you should disslove them. Thanks
Fri, 16 Apr 2021
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Hi,

As folic acid is a natural constituents of many foods including orange. Citrus fruits including orange, themselves contain a significant amount of Folic acid, particularly one orange contains about 50-100 mcg. If Folic acid, and one serving of orange juice may contain even more Folic acid. Therefore in my opinion taking the Folic acid tablet after dissolving in orange juice is as good as when it is swallowed with water.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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Should Folicil Be Only Taken By Swallowing?

Hi, As folic acid is a natural constituents of many foods including orange. Citrus fruits including orange, themselves contain a significant amount of Folic acid, particularly one orange contains about 50-100 mcg. If Folic acid, and one serving of orange juice may contain even more Folic acid. Therefore in my opinion taking the Folic acid tablet after dissolving in orange juice is as good as when it is swallowed with water. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician