Metanx is a prescription dietary supplement used to provide nutritional support in the treatment of diabetic nerve damage (diabetic neuropathy). The active ingredients in Metanx capsules are B vitamins: vitamin B9 (as methylfolate calcium), vitamin B6 (as pyridoxal-5-phosphate), and vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin). Metanx also contains powdered algae as a source of omega-3 fatty acids. These nutrients help to improve circulation and nerve function in people with diabetes by blocking the chemical and oxidative processes that damage blood vessels. Metanx capsules are taken twice daily under the direction of a doctor.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.
Take one capsule in the morning and one at night.
You can also take two capsules at the same time as your daily dose.
Store Metanx capsules at room temperature, protected from light, heat, and moisture.
What to do if you miss a dose of Metanx
Take a missed dose as soon as you remember. You can take two capsules at the same time to make up for a missed dose.
Do not take more than two capsules per day.
Metanx contraindications
Do not take Metanx capsules if you have had an allergic reaction to any of its ingredients.
All three of the active ingredients in Metanx have been known to cause mild or serious allergic or skin reactions. Metanx also contains milk and soy products
Metanx warnings
Before taking Metanx supplements, tell the doctor about all the medical conditions you have.
The doctor may need to perform regular exams and blood tests to monitor the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
The folate in Metanx can hide the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency including pernicious anemia. In these cases, the only way to spot the deficiency is with regular blood tests.
Metanx interactions
The active ingredients in Metanx have no known drug interactions that are serious or moderate.
Even so, make sure you tell the prescribing healthcare professional about all the prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and dietary supplements you are taking before starting Metanx.
Metanx side effects
Serious side effects
The only relevant side effects of Metanx that are serious are allergic or skin reactions. Talk to a doctor if you notice any signs of a hypersensitivity reaction, including:
Itching or hives, diffuse skin rash, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, feeling of swelling across the entire body
