Leucovorin Calcium Benefits & Uses

Leucovorin Calcium is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines

Leucovorin Calcium Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Drug Abuse Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Drug Abuse Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Drug Abuse Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Leucovorin Calcium Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Leucovorin Calcium is used -

Moderate

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Urticaria
Agitation
Insomnia
Diarrhoea
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Unknown

Rash
Upset stomach
Anaphylactic reaction

Leucovorin Calcium Related Warnings

Is the use of Leucovorin Calcium safe for pregnant women?

Leucovorin Calcium may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Leucovorin Calcium again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Leucovorin Calcium safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Leucovorin Calcium for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Leucovorin Calcium on the Kidneys?

Using Leucovorin Calcium does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Leucovorin Calcium on the Liver?

Leucovorin Calcium does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Leucovorin Calcium on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Leucovorin Calcium for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Leucovorin Calcium with Other Drugs

Leucovorin Calcium should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Trimethoprim

Capecitabine

Sulfamethoxazole,Trimethoprim

Moderate

Fosphenytoin

Leucovorin Calcium Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Leucovorin Calcium unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Dehydration
Pleural Effusion
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Seizures
Anemia

Frequently asked Questions about Leucovorin Calcium

Is this Leucovorin Calcium habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Leucovorin Calcium.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Leucovorin Calcium does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Leucovorin Calcium should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Leucovorin Calcium in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Leucovorin Calcium Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Leucovorin Calcium

It is safe to take Leucovorin Calcium with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Leucovorin Calcium

Information about the interaction of Leucovorin Calcium and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Leucovorin Calcium

Unifolin Tablet - ₹475
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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 759-760

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Levoleucovorin (levoleucovorin)

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