Unifol Tablet

Short Description

Leucovorin calcium is a medication used to treat or prevent serious blood cell disorders caused by certain drugs.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Leucovorin calcium is a medication used to treat or prevent serious blood cell disorders caused by certain drugs, such as folic acid antagonists like methotrexate, trimethoprim, and pyrimethamine. It works by replenishing the body's stores of folic acid, which can help to prevent the adverse effects of these drugs on the blood cells.

Take leucovorin calcium exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not take more or less of it than prescribed.

Side Effects

Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Abdominal pain

Interacting Medicines

Folic acid antagonists such as methotrexate, trimethoprim, pyrimethamine

Leucovorin calcium works by replenishing the body's stores of folic acid, which can help to prevent the adverse effects of folic acid antagonists on the blood cells.

Take the medication as directed Do not stop taking the medication without consulting your doctor