and she was given folic acid alone (5.0-mg. tablets) and 0.2 mg. combined with 4.2 microgm. of vitamin B12, 38 mg. of elemental iron and 50 mg. of ascorbic acid‡ and 1.0 mg. combined with 0.3 gm.

This medication is a multivitamin and iron product used to treat or prevent ... If your brand of multivitamin also contains folic acid, be sure to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you take ...

Is it necessary to take folic acid or something else when taking Iron supplements to aid the absorption of the Iron . If so could you advise what Iron supplements (make/Brand) are the best to take ?