Metanx
Pharmaceutical compound
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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]
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| L-methylfolate | vitamin |
| Pyridoxal 5'-phosphate | vitamin |
| Methylcobalamin | vitamin |
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Ingredients
Indication and usage
Metanx is used for treating:
- Painful diabetic neuropathy,[3]
- Diabetic foot ulcers,[2]
- Endothelial dysfunction associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy,[2]
- Hyperhomocysteinemia.[2]
