Leucovorin Alternatives Compared
| Leucovorin | Folic acid | Folacin-800 (folic acid) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Methotrexate Overdosage, Folic Acid Antagonist Overdose, Colorectal Cancer, Anemia - Megaloblastic, Methotrexate Rescue, Pneumocystis Pneumonia, Pneumocystis Pneumonia Prophylaxis... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate (also called vitamin B9) which is necessary for proper growth and development and several other vital bodily processes. All women of childbearing age should... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Folate Deficiency, Anemia - Megaloblastic, Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency. Folacin-800 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Folic acid has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 11 ratings on Drugs.com. 27% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Wellcovorin | FA-8, FaLessa, Folacin-800, Folvite | Other folic acid brands include: FA-8, FaLessa, Folvite | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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1 hour |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category A
Studies show no risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category A
Studies show no risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 28 drugs are known to interact with Leucovorin:
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A total of 35 drugs are known to interact with Folic acid:
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A total of 35 drugs are known to interact with Folacin-800:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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February 08, 1980 |
June 02, 1947 |
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