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Leucovorin solution for injection

Leucovorin solution for injection

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Question: What does leucovorin look like?
Answer: Leucovorin is a clear, colorless liquid. It comes in sterile bottles, the kind health professionals stick a needle directly into when drawing liquid for an injection.

The most common brand of leucovorin is Leucovorin, manufactured by Ben Venue Laboratories. Leucovorin solution comes in a 50 mL brown glass bottle. Its NDC (National Drug Code) is 55390-009-01. Lyophilized (freeze-dried) Leucovorin comes in various-sized clear glass bottles. They are 10 mL (NDC 55390-051-10), 15 mL (NDC 55390-052-10), 30 mL (NDC 55390-053-01), and 50 mL (NDC 55390-054-01).

Related Questions: Related Articles: Resources:
1. Bedford Laboratories. Leucovorin Calcium Injection USP (Solution).
2. Bedford Laboratories. Leucovorin Calcium for Injection (Lyophilized).
3. Hamilton Regional Cancer Centre. Medication Information Sheet: Leucovorin.
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