Monograph Details
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Nutrition
> Vitamins/minerals/supplements
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METANX |
| Manufacturer |
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PamLab, L.L.C. |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Generic Name |
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L-methylfolate 2.8mg, pyridoxal 5'-phosphate 25mg, methylcobalamin 2mg; tabs; sugar-, lactose-, yeast- and gluten-free. |
| Indications |
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Adjunct in endothelial dysfunction, hyperhomocysteinemia, atherosclerotic vascular disease, vitamin B12 deficiency. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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1–2 tabs daily. |
| Precautions |
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Folic acid may mask pernicious anemia (may be mitigated by B12 component). |
| Interactions |
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Antagonizes levodopa, phenytoin. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Paresthesia, somnolence, GI upset, headache, polycythemia vera, itching, transitory exanthema, swelling. |
| How Supplied |
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Tabs—90, 500 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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