Formulation
| Each vial contains: | |
|---|---|
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Calcium Folinate (Equivalent to Folinic Acid) |
50 mg |
Calcium Folinate
Lovorin®
Prescription Drug
Indication
- In combination with fluorouracil (5-FU) for the treatment of advanced colorectal cancer.
- To diminish the toxicity of methotrexate after high-dose methotrexate therapy in the management of several cancer types.
- To diminish the toxicity and counteract the effects of ovedosage of folic acid antagonists (methotrexate, trimetrexate, pyrimethamine, and trimethoprim).
- For the treatment of megaloblastic anemias due to folate deficiency (e.g., in sprue and other nutritional deficiencies); and megaloblastic anemias of pregnancy and infancy (See Contraindications)
Dosage and Administration
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