Product Details:
Strength | 15 mg |
Packaging Size | 3X10 Tablets |
Packaging Type | Box |
Leucorin Tablet is used to prevent the harmful effects of methotrexate (anticancer medicine). It is also used in the treatment of methotrexate overdose.
Leucorin Tablet can be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects.
It is generally safe medicine to use with no common side effects if taken in the right amount. Your doctor may request regular blood tests to monitor your blood cells and serum methotrexate concentration in the blood.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if have seizures, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using, especially phenytoin for your seizures.Uses of Leucorin Tablet
- Harmful effects of methotrexate
Side effects of Leucorin TabletMost side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Leucorin
- No common side effects seen
How to use Leucorin TabletTake this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Leucorin Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.How Leucorin Tablet worksLeucorin Tablet is a form of vitamin B. It works by protecting healthy cells from the toxic effects of methotrexate (anticancer medicine) while allowing it to enter and kill the cancer cells.Safety adviceAlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTORIt is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Leucorin Tablet. Please consult your doctor.PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTORLeucorin Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTORInformation regarding the use of Leucorin Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.DrivingSAFELeucorin Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTORThere is limited information available on the use of Leucorin Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTORThere is limited information available on the use of Leucorin Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.What if you forget to take Leucorin Tablet?If you miss a dose of Leucorin Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dos