WHAT IS LEUCORIN 15MG?
LEUCORIN 15MG contains Leucovorin Calcium
WHAT LEUCORIN 15MG IS USED FOR?
It is used to diminish the toxicity and counteract the effect of impaired Methotrexate elimination
It is also used to treat the megaloblastic anemias due to folate deficiency
Nutritional deficiency
Megaloblastic anemias of pregnancy and infancy
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS:
TALK TO DOCTOR
Talk to your Doctor if you:
Are allergic to any of the other ingredients of this medicine
Have megaloblasic anaemia due to Vitamin B12 deficiency
Have symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders
Have malabsorption syndromes or other gastrointestinal disturbances such as vomiting and diarrhoea
PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine
CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS
Consult your doctor for advice
INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor if you are taking,
Cytotoxic drugs (hydroxycarbamide cytarabine, mercaptopurine, thioguanine)
Phenobarbital, primidone, phenytoin and succinimides (used to treat epilepsy)
Folic acid antagonists (cotrimxazole, pyrimethamine)
DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
For oral use only
If you take more LEUCORIN 15MG
If you take more than prescribed dose tell your doctor or go to a nearest hospital immediately
If you forget to take LEUCORIN 15MG
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
If you stop taking LEUCORIN 15MG
Do not stop taking the medicine without talking your doctor
SIDE EFFECTS OF LEUCORIN 15MG
COMMON
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
UNCOMMON
• Allergic reactions
• Any skin disorders
RARE
• Dizziness
• Fainting
VERY RARE
• Anaphylactoid/anaphylactic reactions (including shock)
STORAGE:
Protect from excess heat and light
Keep this medicine out of reach of children
Store at a room temperature of 15-25°C
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