Lucal 15mg Injection

By CELON LABORATORIES LTD

3ml Injection

MRP ₹95.23

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Description

Lucal Injection is used to neutralize the harmful effects of methotrexate, a cancer medicine. It contains calcium folinate as an active ingredient. It acts by protecting the healthy cells from the ha

rmful effects of methotrexate. This Injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse at a hospital or clinic.

Product Summary

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Contains	Calcium Folinate
Uses	Neutralise toxicity of methotrexate
Side effects	Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, bone marrow failure
Therapy	CHEMOPROTECTIVE

Uses

Contraindications

Side effects

Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Lucal 15 MG

Lucal Injection is used to treat neutralize the harmful effects of methotrexate (anticancer medicine).
It is used to treat folic acid deficiency anaemia caused due to various reasons.

Contraindications of Lucal 15 MG

If you are allergic to calcium folinate or any other ingredient of Lucal Injection.
If you have any kind of anaemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency.

Side effects of Lucal 15 MG

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Bone marrow failure
Inflammation of gut or mouth

Precautions and Warnings of Lucal 15 MG

Pregnancy

Can I take Lucal Injection during pregnancy?

There is limited information about the use of the Lucal during pregnancy. This medicine should not be used in pregnancy unless prescribed by the doctor after assessing the need.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Lucal Injection while breastfeeding?

There is limited information about the use of the Lucal during breastfeeding. This medicine should not be used in breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor after assessing the need.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Lucal Injection?

Lucal does not affect the ability to drive.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Lucal 15mg Injection?

There is limited information about the effect of alcohol on Lucal. Talk to your doctor if you consume it often.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia.
You have a history of fits.
You are an elderly.
You are on any cancer treating medicine.

Mode of Action of Lucal 15 MG

How Does It Work?

Lucal is a calcium form of vitamin B. Methotrexate (anticancer medicine) will kill the cancer cells. This medicine will protect the healthy cell from getting damaged.

Directions for Use of Lucal 15 MG

Lucal Injection will be given to you in the hospital by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject this medicine.

Interactions of Lucal 15 MG

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way Lucal Injection works or Lucal itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Inform the doctor of medicines, supplements or herbals you are taking or might take to avoid possible interaction.
Especially taking medicines such as antibiotics, medicine to treat a brain-related disorder or any other medicine that acts by inhibiting folic acid.

Storage and disposal of Lucal 15 MG

Store Lucal in a cool and dry place as recommended on the cartoon.
Keep it away from children and pets.

Dosage of Lucal 15 MG

Overdose

Lucal Injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse. Therefore, it is less likely to get an overdose of this medicine.

Missed a Dose

It is unlikely that the dose of Lucal Injection will be missed if you are monitored in a healthcare set up. However, if you have missed any dose of this injection, inform your doctor or nurse immediat...

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Mansi Savla

B. Pharm, PharmD

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How long does it take for Lucal Injection to work?

A: Lucal starts showing its action immediately after giving it. However, the duration may vary depending on the dose, severity, type of cancer and other cancer medicines used along with Lucal Injection.

Q: What is the composition of Lucal Injection?

A: Lucal contains calcium folinate as the active ingredient. It is a calcium form of vitamin B or folic acid.

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Last Updated on: 22 Jun 2022 | 08:56 PM (IST)

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