About Leucorin Tablet

Leucorin Tablet is used in cancer treatment as an antidote to reduce the toxic effects of certain cancer drugs, such as methotrexate. It can also be used in combination with 5-fluorouracil in cancer treatment (cytotoxic therapy).

Leucorin Tablet contains calcium folinate, also known as Leucovorin, which is a form of vitamin B. It is folic acid in its active form. Leucorin Tablet works by preventing healthy cells from the toxic effects of methotrexate (cancer medicines) while accepting it to enter and kill the cancer cells. It should be administered as soon as possible after taking methotrexate.

Use Leucorin Tablet as advised by a qualified healthcare professional. You may experience nausea, diarrhoea, rash, vomiting, itching, urticaria or hives and stomatitis (oral mucositis). Most of these side effects of Leucorin Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, contact your doctor.

Before taking the Leucorin Tablet , let your doctor know if you are allergic to any ingredient in it. Inform your doctor about your medical history and other medications you are currently taking to rule out any potential negative effects. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding or if you have pernicious anaemia or other forms of megaloblastic anaemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency, GI toxicity, renal impairment and seizures.

Uses of Leucorin Tablet

Leucorin Tablet is used to prevent the harmful effects of methotrexate. The detailed uses of Leucorin Tablet are as follows:

• Protects healthy cells: Leucorin Tablet reduces the toxic side effects of methotrexate on normal, healthy tissues.
• Prevents folate deficiency: Leucorin Tablet restores folate levels that can be depleted by methotrexate treatment.
• Lowers risk of complications: Leucorin Tablet helps prevent mouth sores, low blood counts, and other side effects linked to methotrexate therapy.
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  Directions for Use

  • Leucorin Tablet can be taken with or without food as advised by the doctor.
  • Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Swallow Leucorin Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not chew, crush, or break it.

  Key Benefits

  Leucorin Tablet belongs to the class of medicines known as detoxifying agents or folic acid analogues used in cytotoxic therapy as an antidote to reduce the toxicity and effect of certain cancer drugs such as methotrexate. Leucorin Tablet works by preventing healthy cells from the toxic effects of methotrexate (or other cancer medicines) while accepting it to enter and kill the cancer cells. Besides this, it can also use in combination with the drug 5-fluorouracil in cancer treatment (cytotoxic therapy).

  How Leucorin Tablet Works

  Leucorin Tablet contains calcium folinate, also known as Leucovorin, which is a form of vitamin B. It is folic acid in its active form. Leucorin Tablet works by preventing healthy cells from the toxic effects of methotrexate (cancer medicines) while accepting it to enter and kill the cancer cells. It should be administered as soon as possible after taking methotrexate.

  Storage

  Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

  What if I have taken an overdose of Leucorin Tablet

  Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Using more medication will not improve your symptoms; instead, they may cause serious side effects or poisoning. If you suspect that you may have overdosed of Leucorin Tablet or observe any side effects, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. No specific side effects have been reported under these circumstances.