Metanx

Metanx

Combination of
L-methylfolate	vitamin
Pyridoxal 5'-phosphate	vitamin
Methylcobalamin	vitamin
Clinical data
ATC code	A11EA (WHO)
Identifiers
CAS Number	12001-76-2
ChemSpider	none
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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).

Ingredients

Metanx contains the following active ingredients (per capsule):

• Folate
• L-methylfolate (Metafolin): 3 mg
• Pyridoxal 5'-phosphate: 35 mg
• Methylcobalamin: 2 mg

Indication and usage

Metanx is used for treating:

• Painful diabetic neuropathy,
• Diabetic foot ulcers,
• Endothelial dysfunction associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy,
• Hyperhomocysteinemia.