Cerefolin
| Combination of | |
|---|---|
| folate | as L-methylfolate |
| vitamin B12 | as methylcobalamin |
| vitamin B2 | as riboflavin |
| vitamin B6 | as pyridoxine |
| Clinical data | |
| Other names | Denovo, Deplin, Duleek-DP, Elfolate, L-Methylfolate Formula, L-Methylfolate Forte, Vilofane-DP, XaQuil XR, Zervalx |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | Consumer Drug Information |
| Pregnancy category |
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| Routes of administration | Oral |
| Drug class | Vitamin supplement |
| Legal status | |
| Legal status | |
Cerefolin is a prescription medication made by Pamlab that contains 5.635 mg of folate as L-methylfolate, 1 mg of vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin, 50 mg of vitamin B2 as riboflavin, and 5 mg of vitamin B6 as pyridoxine. It is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment or prevention of vitamin deficiencies.[1][2]
"Cerefolin NAC" contains L-methylfolate (as Metafolin) 5.6 mg, methylcobalamin 2 mg, N-acetylcysteine 600 mg.[3]
Risks
Cerefolin is a potentially harmful drug. Adverse effects can include diarrhea, Hand-foot syndrome, Rashes, Renal stones, Constipation, headaches, flushing, and swelling.[3]
References
- ^ "CEREFOLIN Dosage & Rx Info | Uses, Side Effects". MPR.
- ^ Mischoulon D, Iovieno N (October 2018). "Supplements and natural remedies for depression.". In Shapero B, Mischoulon D, Cusin C (eds.). The Massachusetts General Hospital Guide to Depression: New Treatment Insights and Options. pp. 195–209. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-97241-1_15. ISBN 978-3-319-97241-1.
- ^ a b "Cerofolin NAC Rx". MPR. Alfasigma USA, Inc. Retrieved 20 January 2023.