Chemistry:Cerefolin

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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

  1. "CEREFOLIN Dosage & Rx Info | Uses, Side Effects". https://www.empr.com/drug/cerefolin/. 
  2. "Supplements and natural remedies for depression.". The Massachusetts General Hospital Guide to Depression: New Treatment Insights and Options.. October 2018. pp. 195–209. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-97241-1_15. ISBN 978-3-319-97241-1. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Cerofolin NAC Rx". Alfasigma USA, Inc. https://www.empr.com/drug/cerefolin-nac/.