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Metanx Combination of L-methylfolate vitamin Pyridoxal 5'-phosphate vitamin Methylcobalamin vitamin Clinical data AHFS/Drugs.com monograph Pregnancy cat. ? Legal status ? Identifiers ATC code ? (what is this?) (verify) Metanx is a prescription medication made by Pamlab that contains L-methylfolate (vitamin B9), methylcobalamin (vitamin B12) and pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (vitamin B6). It is a vitamin B supplement.
It is indicated for the treatment of endothelial dysfunction and hyperhomocysteinemia. In particular it has been shown to be an effective treatment for diabetic peripheral neuropathy[1][2] and lower extremity ulcerations such as diabetic foot ulcers.[3]
Metanx contains the following active ingredients (per tablet):
- L-methylfolate (Metafolin): 2.8 mg
- Pyridoxal 5'-phosphate: 25 mg
- Methylcobalamin: 2 mg
References
- ^ Vascular Disease Management 2 (Suppl 6): 1S-9S. 2005.
- ^ Yaqub, Basim A, et al. (1992). "Effects of methylcobalamin on diabetic neuropathy". Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery 94: 105–111.
- ^ Boykin JV, Baylis C (2006). "Homocysteine--A Stealth Mediator of Impaired Wound Healing: A Preliminary Study". Wounds 18 (4): 101–116.
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