Calcium L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate, also known as L-Methylfolate Calcium or Levomefolate Calcium, is an organic calcium salt of (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid. It is sold under the brand name Metafolin and incorporated in Deplin. It is a form of Vitamin BÂ that is used to treat megaloblastic anaemia, depression, as well as renal and hepatic impairment.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS | |
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Name of Product | Calcium L-5- Methyltetrahydrofolate |
IUPAC Name | calcium;(2S)-2-[[4-[[(6S)-2-amino-5-methyl-4-oxo-3,6,7,8-tetrahydropteridin-6-yl]methylamino]benzoyl]amino]pentanedioate |
Synonyms | Levomefolate Calcium; Calcium levomefolate; Nutrifolin; L-methylfolate Calcium; L-5 MTHF; Bodyfolin; Metafolin; LMCA; Deplin; Extrafolate-S |
CAS No | 151533-22-1 |
Molecular Formula | C20H23CaN7O6 |
Molecular Weight | 497.5 g/mol |
Pubchem CID | 135564391 |
Pubchem SID | 473127229 |
SR. No | Criteria | Limit/Specification |
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1 | Appearance (Form) | Powder |
2 | Appearance (Colour) | Off-White to Yellow |
3 | Solubility | Slightly soluble in aqueous acids |
4 | Melting Point | 300 °C (Decomposes) |
Using levomefolate calcium can result in some of the common side effects like diarrhoea, headache, nausea, and vomiting. It has also been observed that oral L-methylfolate calcium tablets can cause allergic hypersensitivity in certain people.
Q. What are Levomefolate calcium tablets?
L-methylfolate calcium tablets are a type of medical food that can only be obtained through a doctor’s prescription and are used for the clinical management of metabolic abnormalities linked with mental illnesses including schizophrenia and depression.
Q. What is the combination of drospirenone, ethinyl estradiol, and levomefolate used for?
To prevent pregnancy, a combination of drospirenone, ethinyl estradiol, and levomefolate is utilised. It is a birth control pill that, when taken as directed, prevents conception by containing two hormones: ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone. It functions by preventing a woman’s egg from maturing fully each month.
Q. Is Levomefolate the same as L-Methylfolate?
Levomefolate can also be referred to by its synonym, L-methylfolate.
Q. Is Levomefolate a prescription drug?
Levomefolate Calcium/ Algal Powder Capsules are a prescription folate-containing medication designed for the dietary management of patients with special nutritional needs requiring enhanced folate levels.