Paxlyte Drug Information

    Generic name: LEUCOVORIN, FOLIC ACID, LEVOMEFOLATE MAGNESIUM, FERROUS CYSTEINE GLYCINATE, 1,2-DOCOSAHEXANOYL-SN-GLYCERO-3-PHOSPHOSERINE CALCIUM, 1,2-ICOSAPENTOYL-SN-GLYCERO-3-PHOSPHOSERINE CALCIUM, PHOSPHATIDYL SERINE, PYRIDOXAL 5-PHOSPHATE, FLAVIN ADENINE DINUCLEOTIDE, NADH, COBAMAMIDE, COCARBOXYLASE (THIAMINE PYROPHOSPHATE), MAGNESIUM ASCORBATE, ZINC ASCORBATE, MAGNESIUM L-THREONATE AND BETAINE CAPSULE

    Methylating Agent [EPC] Folate Analog [EPC]

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    Uses of Paxlyte

    PaxLyte is indicated in the TREATMENT of vitamin deficiency – specifically vitamin B 12 deficiency, and the PREVENTION of vitamin B 12 -cofactor deficiency, l-methylfolate.

    Dosage & Administration of Paxlyte

    The normal dose, is one capsule daily OR as directed by a licensed healthcare practioner; preferably on an empty stomach.

    Side Effects of Paxlyte

    Mild transient diarrhea, polycythemia vera, itching, transitory exanthema, feeling of swelling of entire body may occur with administration of vitamin B 12. Allergic sensitization has been reported following both oral and parenteral administration of vitamin B 9.

    Warnings & Cautions for Paxlyte

    Folic Acid alone is improper therapy in the treatment of pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias where vitamin B 12 is deficient. Daily doses of 0.1 mg or more of folic acid (vitamin B 9 ) may obscure pernicious anemia. Hematologic improvement can occur while neurological damage progresses.

    Exclusive use of folic acid to treat vitamin B 12 -deficient macrocytic anemia can lead to progressive and irreversible neurological damage. Vitamin B 12 deficiency allowed to progress for over 3 months may cause permanent spinal cord lesions. Doses of vitamin B 12 exceeding 10 mcg daily may produce hematologic response in patients with vitamin B 9 deficiency.

    Indiscriminate administration may mask the true diagnosis.

    Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.

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