Neutralising the immediate toxic effects of folic acid antagonists, eg methotrexate. Treatment of megaloblastic anaemias due to folic acid deficiency, eg in sprue, malnutrition, pregnancy, infancy, liver disease and malabsorption syndromes. Folinic acid rescue, ie using calcium folinate in conjunction with folic acid antagonists, eg methotrexate, to minimise systemic toxicity. INDICATIONS AS AT 13 JAN 05 : Leucovorin Calcium has shown good results in the treatment of certain megaloblastic anaemias resulting from folic acid deficiency. This mainly occurs in infants, during pregnancy, in malabsorption syndromes, liver diseases, sprue and malnutrition. It is not more effective than folic acid for these conditions. Leucovorin Calcium has also shown good results in reducing the toxicity and circumventing the effect of folic acid antagonists, if therapeutically desired.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous.
This medicine or fluids is given through a needle or tube (catheter) inserted into a vein.
Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
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Refrigerate
Do not Freeze
Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
A clear, straw to pale yellow coloured solution, free from visible particulate matter.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.
Leucovorin Calcium has shown good results in the treatment of certain megaloblastic anaemias resulting from folic acid deficiency.This mainly occurs in infants, during pregnancy, in malabsorption syndromes, liver disease, sprue and malnutrition. It is not more effective than folic acid for these conditions. Leucovorin Calcium has also shown good results in reducing the toxicity and circumventing the effect of folic acid antagonists, if therapeutically desired.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous.
This medicine or fluids is given through a needle or tube (catheter) inserted into a vein.
Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
Do not Freeze
Refrigerate
Protect from Light
Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
A clear, straw to pale yellow coloured solution, free from visible particulate matter.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.
Leucovorin Calcium has shown good results in the treatment of certain megaloblastic anaemias resulting from folic acid deficiency. This mainly occurs in infants, during pregnancy, in malabsorption syndromes, liver diseases, sprue and malnutrition. It is not more effective than folic acid for these conditions. Leucovorin Calcium has also shown good results in reducing the toxicity and circumventing the effect of folic acid antagonists, if therapeutically desired
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous.
This medicine or fluids is given through a needle or tube (catheter) inserted into a vein.
Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
Protect from Light
Do not Freeze
Refrigerate
Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Clear straw-coloured solution
Do I need a prescription?
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
5x15mg/2mL pack
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
Not Scheduled.
This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.
Leucovorin Calcium has shown good results in the treatment of certain megaloblastic anaemias resulting from folic acid deficiency. This mainly occurs in infants, during pregnancy, in malabsorption syndromes, liver diseases, sprue and malnutrition. It is not more effective than folic acid for these conditions.,Leucovorin Calcium has also shown good results in reducing the toxicity and circumventing the effect of folic acid antagonists, if therapeutically desired.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Light yellow, round, flat, scored, uncoated tablet, engraved with CF.
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Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is
Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on April 1, 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.
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