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Medicines calcium folinateQuestion & answer

calcium folinate · Medicine question

Can calcium folinate be administered intrathecally?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Calcium folinate (leucovorin calcium) must not be administered intrathecally.

Sources for this answer

Refolinon TabletsPfizer Limited · emc · SmPC §4.2 Posology and method of administration · Version 8Document updated 22 November 2016

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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