Leucorin Tablet 10's

Leucorin Tablet is used to protect healthy cells from the toxic effects of certain anticancer treatments and to treat folate deficiency anaemia. The detailed uses of Leucorin Tablet are as follows:

• Toxicity from folate-blocking medicines: It is used as a rescue therapy to protect healthy tissues and organs from the toxic side effects of high-dose chemotherapy drugs (such as methotrexate).
• Enhancement of colorectal cancer treatment: It is administered alongside fluorouracil (5-FU) chemotherapy to enhance its therapeutic effect against advanced colorectal cancer.
• Folate deficiency anaemia: It helps treat megaloblastic anaemia (a condition with abnormally large and dysfunctional red blood cells) by restoring healthy blood cell production.

Leucorin Tablet provides several important benefits by protecting healthy cells during certain cancer treatments and helping treat folate deficiency anaemia. These benefits include:

• Protection During Cancer Therapy: One of the primary benefits of Leucorin Tablet is its ability to shield your body's healthy cells during intense cancer therapies. By acting as a protective guard, it helps minimise painful complications like mouth sores, low blood counts, and digestive tract damage, allowing you to complete your recovery safely.
• Restores Healthy Blood Production: For those recovering from folate deficiency anaemia, Leucorin Tablet directly restores the normal production of red blood cells. As your blood counts return to healthy levels, you will experience real-world relief from constant fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath, helping you regain your physical energy and strength.

• Leucorin Tablet can be taken with or without food as advised by the doctor.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
• Swallow Leucorin Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not chew, crush, or break it.

• Stay well-hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day, especially if you are taking this medicine alongside high-dose chemotherapy. Proper hydration helps your kidneys clear medicines safely.
• Eat folate-rich foods: If you are treating anaemia, support your recovery by eating foods naturally high in folate, such as spinach, broccoli, asparagus, lentils, and citrus fruits.
• Limit alcohol: Avoid or strictly limit alcohol consumption, as alcohol can interfere with how your body absorbs and utilises folate, slowing down your recovery.
• Eat small, frequent meals: If you experience nausea or a reduced appetite due to your overall treatment, eating smaller, nutrient-dense meals can help maintain your strength.

• Follow strict paediatric dosing: When prescribed for children, doses are carefully calculated by a paediatric oncologist based on body weight or body surface area; never alter a child's dose independently.
• Set a timing alarm: Use your phone or a timer to ensure you take Leucorin Tablet at the exact scheduled times. Even a brief delay can reduce its protective benefits during rescue therapy.
• Inspect your tablets: Before taking your dose, inspect the tablets. Do not take them if they appear discoloured, chipped, or damaged.
• Monitor for signs of infection: Because this medicine is often used during chemotherapy, watch for symptoms like a fever, chills, or sore throat, and report them to your doctor immediately.
• Inform all healthcare providers: Ensure all your doctors, dentists, and pharmacists know you are taking Leucorin Tablet , as it can affect how other medicines work.