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Take iron-folic acid daily

Take iron-folic acid daily

One tablet a day, for 180 days.

Why It Matters (Clinical Guidance)

  • More than half of Indian women are anaemic.
  • Anaemia raises risks for mother and baby.
  • Take it with lemon water, not tea.
Primary Citation: Anemia Mukt Bharat
Last checked: October 2026 • Medical review panel forming