L-Methylfolate Calcium
levomefolate calcium Drug Details (Generic)
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Elfolate Drug Details (Brand)
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LEVOMEFOLATE is a medical food. It is used together with medicines to manage depression and schizophrenia.
levomefolate calcium Directions (Generic)
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How should I use Elfolate?
Take this medical food by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on your prescription label. You can take it with or without food. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not stop taking your medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of Elfolate contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: Elfolate is only for you. Do not share Elfolate with others.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
levomefolate calcium Side Effects (Generic)
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What side effects may I notice from receiving Elfolate?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
- allergic reactions such as skin rash or itching, hives, swelling of the lips, mouth, tongue, or throat
This list may not describe all possible side effects for Elfolate. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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What may interact with Elfolate?
- alcohol
- birth control pills
- capecitabine
- certain antibiotics like pentamidine, pyrimethamine, and trimethoprim
- cholestyramine
- colchicine
- colestipol
- isotretinoin
- medicines for seizures like carbamazepine, fosphenytoin, lamotrigine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone, valproic acid, valproate
- methotrexate
- methylprednisone
- nitrofurantoin
- NSAIDS, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
- pancreatic enzymes like pancrelipase and pancreatin
- pyrimethamine
- sulfasalazine
- triamterene
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Elfolate?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- anemia
- history of bipolar disorder
- history of tumors in your intestines
- vitamin B12 deficiency
- an unusual or allergic reaction to levomefolate, folic acid, other B vitamins, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Elfolate?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Your doctor may order blood tests.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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