Calcium Leucovorin / Calcium Folinate is generally used in prevention of harmful effects of methotrexate. It is typically also used treat overdose of methotrexate.
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Calcium Leucovorin / Calcium Folinate, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Calcium Leucovorin / Calcium Folinate is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Calcium Leucovorin / Calcium Folinate is a form of vitamin B. It works by protecting healthy cells from the toxic effects of methotrexate (anticancer medicine) while allowing it to enter and kill the cancer cells.
Expert Advice
You have been prescribed Calcium Leucovorin / Calcium Folinate to reduce the side effects of the medicine methotrexate.Take it 24 hours after taking methotrexate. If taken at the same time, it may counteract the effect of methotrexate.Inform your doctor if you are also taking certain medications such as phenytoin for your seizures as Calcium Leucovorin / Calcium Folinate may counteract the antiepileptic effects.
Product Details
SKU: PC-38840 Product Description: Leucorin 15 mg Tablet is manufactured by Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd Packing: Strip Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.