ATC codes:
V03AF03
Indication
Malignant neoplasms of rectum
ICD11 code:
2C52.Z
INN
Calcium folinate
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Complementary
Formulations
Parenteral > General injections > unspecified:
3 mg per mL in 10 mL ampoule ;
7.5 mg per mL in 2 mL ampoule ;
10 mg per mL in 5 mL ampoule
Oral > Solid > tablet: 15 mg ; 5 mg ; 25 mg
Oral > Solid > tablet: 15 mg ; 5 mg ; 25 mg
EML status history
Sex
All
Age
Adolescents and adults
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
Patents have expired in most jurisdictions
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Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
Following the review of the age-appropriateness of formulations on the EMLc, the Expert Committee recommended the addition of new strength formulations of calcium folinate (Injection: 7.5 mg/mL in 2 mL ampoule; 10 mg/mL in 5 mL ampoule) to the EML and EMLc.