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Unifolin 15Mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

10 Tablet(s) in Strip

MRP475.00

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Product Summary

Uses
Methotrexate toxicity rescue, Rescue after folate-antagonist overdose
Therapy
Chemoprotective
Side effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Fever
Salt Content
Leucovorin(15.0 Mg)
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Regulated

Medical Description

Unifolin is a medicine used to reduce the harmful effects of methotrexate and other folate-blocking medicines. Its active ingredient is leucovorin.

Uses

  • Methotrexate toxicity rescue
  • Rescue after folate-antagonist overdose

Contraindications

If you are allergic to any ingredient of this medicine, do not use it. It should not be used to treat anaemia caused by a lack of vitamin B12. Tell your doctor if you have seizures, kidney or liver disease, or any other serious illness.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Skin rash
  • Fever

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or could become pregnant. Use this medicine only when the expected benefit has been considered.

Breast Feeding

Breast Feeding

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding. They will advise whether this medicine is suitable.

Driving

Driving

If you feel dizzy, unwell, or have blurred vision, do not drive or operate machinery.

Alcohol

Alcohol

Ask your doctor about alcohol while you are receiving treatment for methotrexate toxicity.

Directions for Use

Take the tablet whole with sufficient water. It may be taken with or without food unless your doctor advises otherwise. Follow the treatment instructions given by your specialist.

Storage and disposal

Store in the original pack at room temperature, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children. Dispose of unused tablets according to local pharmacy advice.

Quick Tips

  • Use Unifolin only under the supervision of the treating specialist.
  • Keep all blood-test and follow-up appointments.
  • Report a rash, swelling, breathing difficulty, or worsening symptoms promptly.

Dosage

Overdose

Too much may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, or an allergic reaction. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

How does this medicine work?

Leucovorin is a form of folate that helps cells use folate when methotrexate or another folate-blocking medicine has interfered with this process.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way leucovorin works, or leucovorin can affect other medicines. Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements, and herbal products you use. In particular, tell them if you take fluorouracil, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, seizure medicines, methotrexate, or another folate-blocking medicine.

Interactions with food items

No specific food interaction is established. Follow your doctor's advice about food and drinks.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

It is used to reduce toxicity from methotrexate and certain other folate-blocking medicines under specialist supervision.
It can increase fluorouracil toxicity, so the combination must be managed by a specialist.

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Manufacturer Details

Brand:UNIFOLIN

Vendor Details

Fulfillment Information: Unifolin 15 MG Tablet (10) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.

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