Prescription Required

Malirid 45 Tablet 1s

by Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Primaquine (45mg)

₹32

Malirid 45 Tablet 1s

Introduction to Malirid 45 Tablet 1s

Malirid 45 Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early can result in treatment failure and increase the side effects too. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.

Take measures to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes like using insect repellent creams on parts of your body, not covered by clothing. Spray mosquito repellent to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms in spite of screening. Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.

Some people may have a rash, headache, vomiting, and dizziness, as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as it can lower the sugar levels in the blood. If you are diabetic, you should monitor your blood sugar regularly. It may cause blurring of vision. Therefore, regular eye examinations are recommended while on treatment with this medicine.

When used long term, your doctor may monitor the amounts of the different types of blood cells in your blood regularly. Inform your doctor if you have unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, fever, or a general feeling of tiredness.

Safety Advice for Malirid 45 Tablet 1s

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Malirid 45 Tablet.

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Malirid 45 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

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Malirid 45 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

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Malirid 45 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

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There is limited information available on the use of Malirid 45 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

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There is limited information available on the use of Malirid 45 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

How Malirid 45 Tablet 1s works

Malirid 45 Tablet is a an antiparasitic medication which treats malaria. It works by increasing the levels of haeme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.

How To Use Malirid 45 Tablet 1s

  • Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Malirid 45 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects Of Malirid 45 Tablet 1s

  • Rash
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Hives
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Itching
  • Heartburn
  • Gastrointestinal discomfort
  • Upper abdominal pain

FAQ's on Malirid 45 Tablet 1s

Is Malirid a sulfa drug/does Malirid contain sulfa?

No. Malirid is neither a sulfa drug nor contain sulfa

Does Malirid treat chlamydia?

No. Malirid is specifically used in the treatment of malaria and Pneumocystis pneumonia. Please follow your doctors advice regarding its use.

What is Malirid phosphate used for/ what does Malirid treat?

Malirid is used to treat and prevent repeated occurrence of symptoms of malaria

Is Malirid a prodrug?

Derivatives of Malirid are available in prodrug form, after metabolism Malirid gets converted into carboxyprimaquine

Is Malirid safe?

Malirid is safe if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor

Why is Malirid given in falciparum malaria?

Malirid is active against primary erythrocytic stage of malarial parasite called Plasmodium falciparum, so it is given in falciparum malaria

Why is primaquine given with clindamycin?

Primaquine and clindamycin are given together for the treatment of Pneumocystis pneumonia

Prescription Required

Malirid 45 Tablet 1s

by Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Primaquine (45mg)

₹32

Malirid 45 Tablet 1s

Malirid 45 Tablet 1s

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