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Leucovorin is used as an antidote to the harmful effects of methotrexate (a cancer medicine) that is given in high doses. It is used also to prevent or treat certain kinds of anemia. Leucovorin acts the same way in the body as folic acid, which may be low in these patients.
Leucovorin is also used along with fluorouracil (a cancer medicine) to treat cancer of the colon (bowel).
Leucovorin is available only with a prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024
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