Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Leucovorine Calcium .15Mg
Drug Class
All Other Therapeutic Products, Antidotes
ATC Code
V03AF03
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Leucocin?
Uses
Calcium is a mineral that is found naturally in foods. Calcium is necessary for many normal functions of the body, especially bone format...
How It Works
Calcium Folinate also known as Calcium Leucovorin. It is of Synthetic origin. The Molecular Weight of Calcium Folinate is 473.44. It is weakly acidic drug.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV
75 mg — 12 hourly
Treatment of overdaosage of folic acid antagonists: This dose is followed by 12 mg IM every 6 hours for 4 doses.
2
Adult · PO
15 mg — 24 hourly
Treatment of megaloblastic anemia. Dose should not exceed 1 mg daily when given IM.
Safety Alerts
To make sure calcium gluconate is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: heart problems
a parathyroid gland disorder
or high levels of calcium in your blood
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Your dose needs may be different during pregnancy or while you are nursing
Important Warnings
Do not take calcium gluconate or antacids that contain calcium without first asking your doctor if you also take other medicines
Calcium can make it harder for your body to absorb certain medicines
Calcium gluconate works best if you take it with food
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package
Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies , and all medicines you use
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to calcium gluconate: hivesdifficulty breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Call your doctor at once if you have: little or no urinatingswellingrapid weight gaina light-headed feelinglike you might pass outslow or irregular heartbeatsor high levels of calcium in your blood-- nauseavomitingconstipationincreased thirst or urination
Drug Interactions
Calcium can make it harder for your body to absorb certain medicines. If you take other medications
take them at least 2 hours before or 4 or 6 hours after you take calcium gluconate. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines. Many drugs can interact with calcium gluconate
especially: baloxavir marboxil (Xofluza)
digoxin (digitalis)
an antibiotic
or other forms of calcium. This list is not complete and many other drugs may interact with calcium gluconate. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Storage
Injection Protect from Sunlight. Tab Store in a well closed container. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 736.25
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 736.25 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 736.25
Should you consider an alternative?
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These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
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Rs 1,575.79 ceiling
No DRAP alertsCCL Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
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Rs 8,753.07 ceiling
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Leucofolate
100mg
+ Folinic Acid
Rs 1,585.69 ceiling
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Amfol
50mg/5ml
+ Calcium, Folinic Acid
Rs 957.45
Pharmasol (Pvt) Ltd.
Calfoli
50mg
+ Calcium, Folinic Acid
Rs 912.37 ceiling
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50mg
+ Calcium, Leucovorin
Rs 649.26 ceiling
NABIQASIM INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD.
Amfol
15mg
+ Calcium, Folinic Acid
Rs 345.08 ceiling
Pharmasol (Pvt) Ltd.
Amfol
50mg
+ Calcium, Folinic Acid
Rs 957.45 ceiling
Pharmasol (Pvt) Ltd.
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