Drug Details


Common Brands:

L-methylfolate calcium

Availability:

Prescription

Therapeutic Class:

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor (ACE inhibitor)

Forms:

Tablet

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

To support the nutritional requirements of patients with major depressive disorder and schizophrenia who have reduced serum folate levels

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


L-Methylfolate Calcium Drug Class

L-methylfolate calcium (L met-hill foh-late kal-see-um) is a calcium salt of levomefolic acid. It is a biologically active form of folate (vitamin B9) and is derived from food sources. It is manufactured by Virtus Pharmaceuticals.

L-Methylfolate Calcium Age Range

L-methylfolate calcium is approved for use in adults. It may also be used to treat pediatric and adolescent patients with neuropsychiatric conditions.