L-methylfolate Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Brand names: Denovo, Deplin, Duleek-DP, Elfolate, L-Methylfolate Formula, L-Methylfolate Forte, Vilofane-DP, XaQuil XR, Zervalx
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 11, 2023.
L-methylfolate Pregnancy Warnings
The manufacturer makes no recommendation regarding use during pregnancy.
US FDA pregnancy category: Not assigned
Animal studies are not available. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy.
US FDA pregnancy category Not Assigned: The US FDA has amended the pregnancy labeling rule for prescription drug products to require labeling that includes a summary of risk, a discussion of the data supporting that summary, and relevant information to help health care providers make prescribing decisions and counsel women about the use of drugs during pregnancy. Pregnancy categories A, B, C, D, and X are being phased out.
L-methylfolate Breastfeeding Warnings
The manufacturer makes no recommendation regarding use during lactation.
Excreted into human milk: Data not available
Excreted into animal milk: Data not available
See also
References for pregnancy information
- Product Information. Deplin (l-methylfolate). Alfasigma USA Inc (formerly Pamlab LLC). 2006.
- Product Information. XaQuil XR (l-methylfolate). PharmaceutiX. 2016.
- Product Information. L-Methylfolate Calcium (l-methylfolate). Virtus Pharmaceuticals LLC. 2018.
References for breastfeeding information
- Product Information. Deplin (l-methylfolate). Alfasigma USA Inc (formerly Pamlab LLC). 2006.
- Product Information. XaQuil XR (l-methylfolate). PharmaceutiX. 2016.
- Product Information. L-Methylfolate Calcium (l-methylfolate). Virtus Pharmaceuticals LLC. 2018.
Further information
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