Blackmores I-Folic is a convenient one-a day dose of folic acid and iodine, in a small, easy to swallow tablet. One bottle will provide you with a 5-month supply of these two essential nutrients. Provides iodine for the development of baby's brain, visual, motor skills & hearing Provides a daily dose of 500 microgram of folic acid that may reduce the risk of birth defects of the brain &/or spinal cord such as spina bifida if taken daily for 1 month prior to conception and during pregnancy If you are trying to conceive, consider taking Blackmores Conceive Well Gold which is formulated for preconception care. It supplies nutrients that are important to support normal conception and pregnancy, including iodine and folic acid. Once pregnant consider changing to Blackmores Pregnancy & Breast-Feeding. This is a premium, comprehensive formulation which contains vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids beneficial for both mother and baby.