UNIFOLIN 15MG TABLET

UNIFOLIN 15MG TABLET belongs to the class of medicines known as folic acid analogues (a form of vitamin B). It is primarily used to treat an overdose of methotrexate (cancer medicine). It is used to prevent the harmful effects of methotrexate. Methotrexate is used to treat cancer, severe rheumatoid arthritis, and severe psoriasis. It can cause side effects like swollen gums, headaches, hair loss, dizziness, etc. Infrequently, it can cause fatal side effects. Harmful effects of methotrexate include vision loss, seizures/ fits, loss of consciousness etc. It can damage the blood, liver, bone marrow, lungs, etc. The drug can lead to birth defects and death in unborn babies.

UNIFOLIN 15MG TABLET contains leucovorin, which is a form of vitamin B. It is folic acid in its active form. UNIFOLIN 15MG TABLET works by preventing healthy cells from the toxic effects of methotrexate (cancer medicines) while accepting it to enter and kill the cancer cells. It should be administered as soon as possible after taking methotrexate.

Take UNIFOLIN 15MG TABLET as prescribed by your doctor. Depending on your medical conditions, you are advised to take UNIFOLIN 15MG TABLET for as long as your doctor prescribes it. You may experience infections, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and constipation. Most of these side effects of UNIFOLIN 15MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Before taking the UNIFOLIN 15MG TABLET, let your doctor know about all your allergic or hypersensitivity reactions to medicines or food. Inform your doctor about your medical history and other medications you are currently taking to rule out any potential negative effects. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding or if you have anaemia, GI toxicity, renal impairment and seizures.

UNIFOLIN 15MG TABLET is used to prevent the harmful effects of methotrexate (cancer medicine) when methotrexate is used to treat some types of cancer. UNIFOLIN 15MG TABLET is also used to treat patients who accidentally overdose on methotrexate or similar medicines. UNIFOLIN 15MG TABLET works by preventing healthy cells from the toxic effects of methotrexate (cancer medicines) while accepting it to enter and kill the cancer cells.

• Infections
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation

Inform your doctor about any allergic or hypersensitive reactions to medications or food before taking the UNIFOLIN 15MG TABLET. Inform your doctor about your medical history and any other medications you are currently taking so that any potential side effects can be ruled out. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant, intend to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Do not use UNIFOLIN 15MG TABLET in more than prescribed doses or longer duration as it may cause adverse effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions: UNIFOLIN 15MG TABLET may interact with anticancer medicines (e..g fluorouracil, capecitabine, pafolacianine) and antibiotics (e.g. trimethoprim, ceftriaxone).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: UNIFOLIN 15MG TABLET may interact with disease conditions, including anaemia, GI toxicity, renal impairment and seizures.

• FLUOROURACIL
• CAPECITABINE
• PHENOBARBITAL
• PHENYTOIN
• PRIMIDONE
• TRIMETHOPRIM
• CEFTRIAXONE

• Create a well-balanced and healthy diet that includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, omega-3-rich foods, and lean protein sources.
• Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9.
• Avoid chronic stress.
• Limit or avoid alcohol consumption.
• Quitting smoking and alcohol consumption is the best strategy to lower the risk of many health complications.

• Inform your doctor if you are also taking certain medicines like phenytoin for your fits disorder, as UNIFOLIN 15MG TABLET may reduce the antiepileptic effects.

Harmful effects of methotrexate: Methotrexate is used to treat cancer, severe rheumatoid arthritis, and severe psoriasis. It can cause side effects like swollen gums, headache, hair loss, dizziness, etc. Infrequently, it can cause fatal side effects. Harmful effects of methotrexate include vision loss, seizures/ fits, loss of consciousness, etc. It can damage the blood, liver, bone marrow, lungs, etc. The drug can lead to birth defects and death in unborn babies.