Leucovorin Calcium 15 mg Biovorin 15mg Tablet, Zydus

BIOVORIN 15MG TABLET contains Leucovorin Calcium, which belongs to a group of medicines called Vitamin (Folic acid). It is used to treat and prevent folic acid deficiency. Folic acid deficiency is a condition caused by a lower level of folic acid in the body. It is also used to treat megaloblastic anaemia (abnormally large-sized RBC) caused by folic acid deficiency. It is also used to treat or prevent folic acid deficiency caused by other medicines such as methotrexate (a medicine used to treat cancer).

Symptoms of folic acid deficiency are memory problems, depression and confusion, visual problems, a sore and red tongue, mouth ulceration, weakness and tiredness, loss of energy, and a prickling or tingling sensation. Your doctor may advise routine blood tests to evaluate and monitor your health status.

BIOVORIN 15MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use in patients with pernicious anaemia or other megaloblastic anaemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. BIOVORIN 15MG TABLET should be used with caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding, only if recommended by your doctor.

The most common side effects of taking BIOVORIN 15MG TABLET are nausea, vomiting, lethargy, malaise, fatigue, alopecia, anorexia, stomatitis, diarrhoea, bruises, nosebleeds, and rashes. Contact your doctor if your symptoms get worse.

USES OF BIOVORIN 15MG TABLET

• Treats folic acid deficiency
• Treats megaloblastic anaemia caused by folic acid deficiency