Metanx
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| L-methylfolate | vitamin |
| Pyridoxal 5'-phosphate | vitamin |
| Methylcobalamin | vitamin |
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Metanx is a prescription medical food made by Alfasigma that contains L-methylfolate (as Metafolin, a calcium salt of vitamin B9), methylcobalamin (vitamin B12) and pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (vitamin B6). It is a vitamin B supplement. Metanx is indicated for the dietary management of peripheral neuropathy (i.e. DPN).[1]
Ingredients
[edit]Metanx contains the following active ingredients (per capsule):
Indication and usage
[edit]Metanx is used for treating:
- Painful diabetic neuropathy,[3]
- Diabetic foot ulcers,[2]
- Endothelial dysfunction associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy,[2]
- Hyperhomocysteinemia.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Metanx package insert, 2014
- ^ a b c d Smith HS, Pappagallo M (2012). "Metanx: Folate, B6, B12 Vitamins Combination". Essential Pain Pharmacology: The Prescriber's Guide. Cambridge University Press. p. 521. ISBN 978-0-521-75910-6.(Google Books)
- ^ Liptan G (2016). The FibroManual: A Complete Fibromyalgia Treatment Guide for You and Your Doctor. Ballantine Books. p. 237. ISBN 9781101967201.(Google Books)
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