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Medicines calcium folinateQuestion & answer

calcium folinate · Medicine question

Is calcium folinate the same as folic acid?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

No. It is a reduced, active folate derivative that can bypass the metabolic step blocked by methotrexate.

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