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Leucovorin Calcium (Mayne Pharma) TM

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.

Active ingredients: folinic acid

Brand name

(ARTG)

: DBL LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM folinic acid 300 mg/30 mL (as calcium folinate) injection vial

Download the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet

Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

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 use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Injection
  • Intravenous
  • A clear, straw to pale yellow coloured solution, free from visible particulate matter.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Light
  • Do not Freeze
  • Refrigerate
  • Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 1 x 30 mL pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient folinic acid

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.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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