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]

Cerefolin
Combination of
folateas L-methylfolate
vitamin B12as methylcobalamin
vitamin B2as riboflavin
vitamin B6as pyridoxine
Clinical data
Other namesDenovo, Deplin, Duleek-DP, Elfolate, L-Methylfolate Formula, L-Methylfolate Forte, Vilofane-DP, XaQuil XR, Zervalx
AHFS/Drugs.comConsumer Drug Information
Pregnancy
category
  • Not assigned
Routes of
administration
Oral
Drug classVitamin supplement
Legal status
Legal status

"Cerefolin NAC" contains L-methylfolate (as Metafolin) 5.6 mg, methylcobalamin 2 mg, N-acetylcysteine 600 mg.[2]

Risks

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Cerefolin is a potentially harmful drug. Adverse effects can include diarrhea, Hand-foot syndrome, Rashes, Renal stones, Constipation, headaches, flushing, and swelling.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "CEREFOLIN Dosage & Rx Info | Uses, Side Effects". MPR.
  2. ^ a b "Cerofolin NAC Rx". MPR. Alfasigma USA, Inc. Retrieved 20 January 2023.