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.

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