Folinic Acid
Indications
- Prevention of methotrexate-induced adverse effects
- Suspected methotrexate overdosage
- Adjunct to fluorouracil in colorectal cancer
- As an antidote to methotrexate
Drug Interactions
2 drug interactions identified for Folinic Acid. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
acid Avoid simultaneous administration of methotrexate; not indicated for pernicious anaemia or other megaloblastic anaemias caused by vitamin B 12 deficiency...
Side Effects
acid Common or very common With intravenous use Bone marrow failure; dehydration; diarrhoea; mucositis; nausea; oral disorders; skin reactions; vomiting Uncommon With intramuscular use Fever With intr...
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset
Last reviewed: 2026
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