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Why must the Hospira UK Ltd calcium folinate hydrate 10 mg/ml injection product not be mixed with 5-fluorouracil in the same infusion?

Name: Why must the Hospira UK Ltd calcium folinate hydrate 10 mg/ml injection product not be mixed with 5-fluorouracil in the same infusion?
Published: 2026-11-08T13:40:15.602Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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The Hospira UK Ltd calcium folinate hydrate 10 mg/ml injection product must not be mixed with 5-fluorouracil in the same infusion because a precipitate may form.

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Calcium Folinate 10 mg/ml InjectionHospira UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §6.2 Incompatibilities · Version 18Document updated 6 July 2026

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