Calcium Folinate

Indonesia • Ferron Par Pharmaceuticals

Indication

Calcium folinate is indicated:

  • to diminish the toxicity and counteract the action of folic acid antagonists such as methotrexate in cytotoxic therapy and overdose in adults and children. In cytotoxic therapy, this procedure is commonly known as “calcium folinate rescue”.
  • in combination with 5-fluorouracil for the treatment of metastasized colorectal carcinoma.

Composition

Calcium Folinate 50 mg

Package

1 vial of 5 ml

Dosage Forms

Injection

ATC Classification

V03A

Warning

Alcohol
Consult Your Doctor
Safety of this item for use with alcohol has not been established. Please consult your doctor.
Machinery
Safe if Prescribed
This item is safe for use while operating heavy machinery.
Pregnancy
Consult Your Doctor
Safety of this item for use during pregnancy has not been established. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
Safe if Prescribed
This item is safe for use during lactation.

Dosage

For All Ages

For intravenous and intramuscular administration only. In the case of intravenous administration, no more than 160 mg of calcium folinate should be injected per minute due to the calcium content of the solution.