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Drug information on Leucovorin Calcium (Leucovorin) from Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

Leucovorin Calcium   Injection Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Generic : Leucovorin	24.00 3mg/1ml 1ml

Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on February, 2, 2017

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Diarrhea, severe allergic reactions like rash, hives, itching, and difficulty in breathing or swallowing.

IM/IV/PO- The recommended dose is 15 mg (10 mg/m²) every 6 hours.

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein or muscle. It also comes as a tablet to take by mouth.

Contraindicated in patients with anemia (B12 deficiency) and hypersensitivity.

• Caution needed for patients with history of blood problems, pleural effusion, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Avoid excess dosage.

Store in refrigerated conditions (2 to 8°C), protect from light and heat.