Folic acid (folate) and Levoleucovorin interaction

Folic acid (folate) and Levoleucovorin: the Levoleucovorin prescribing label flags this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Levoleucovorin (KHAPZORY) label · effective 2026-03-17

Major

KHAPZORY is contraindicated in patients who have had severe hypersensitivity to leucovorin products, folic acid, or folinic acid [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )] .

Contraindicationsnames Folic acid (folate)View label on DailyMed
Major

Patients who have had severe hypersensitivity reactions to leucovorin products, folic acid, or folinic acid.

Contraindicationsnames Folic acid (folate)View label on DailyMed
Moderate

Effects of Leucovorin Products on Other Drugs Antiepileptic Drugs Folic acid in large amounts may counteract the antiepileptic effect of phenobarbital, phenytoin and primidone and increase the frequency of seizures in susceptible children.

Drug interactionsnames Folic acid (folate)View label on DailyMed

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