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Malirid DS Tablet 7s

by Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Primaquine (15mg)

₹41₹37

10% off
Malirid DS Tablet 7s

Introduction to Malirid DS Tablet 7s

Malirid-DS 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 despite 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 a 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 DS Tablet 7s

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

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Malirid-DS 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-DS Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

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Malirid-DS 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-DS Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

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

How Malirid DS Tablet 7s works

Malirid-DS Tablet is an antiparasitic medication that 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 DS Tablet 7s

  • 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-DS Tablet is to be taken with food.

Benefits Of Malirid DS Tablet 7s

  • Malirid-DS Tablet is an antimalarial medicine and is used to treat malaria, a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes. It kills the infection-causing parasite and stops the further spread of the infection. Take it only as prescribed and refrain from taking any other medicines along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.

Side Effects Of Malirid DS Tablet 7s

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

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FAQ's on Malirid DS Tablet 7s

What is the side effect of chloroquine?

Nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, headache, and diarrhea may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Why is primaquine given with clindamycin?

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

What is primaquine phosphate used for?

Primaquine is used alone or with another medication to treat malaria (a serious infection that is spread by mosquitoes in certain parts of the world and can cause death) and to prevent the disease from coming back in people that are infected with malaria. Primaquine is in a class of medications called antimalarials.

Do you need a prescription for chloroquine?

Chloroquine (also known as chloroquine phosphate) is an antimalarial medicine. It is available in the United States by prescription only.

What is the best malaria prevention drug?

Atovaquone/proguanil (Malarone), doxycycline, and mefloquine are the drugs of choice for malaria prevention in most malaria-endemic regions. Chloroquine (Aralen) may be used safely in all trimesters of pregnancy, and mefloquine may be used safely in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.

How do you use primaquine tablets?

Take this medication by mouth, usually once daily with food to prevent stomach upset, or as directed by your doctor. Follow your doctors directions exactly. Primaquine is usually taken for 2 weeks after you have left the malarious area.

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

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

What stage of infection does chloroquine treat?

Like most antimalarial agents, chloroquine is active against the erythrocytic stages of the parasite; other agents are necessary for the radical cure of P. vivax and P. ovale infections.

Is Malirid safe?

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

How is chloroquine taken?

Chloroquine phosphate comes as a tablet to take by mouth. For prevention of malaria in adults, one dose is usually taken once a week on exactly the same day of the week. Your doctor will tell you how many tablets to take for each dose.

Is Malirid a sulfa drug/does Malirid contain sulfa?

No. Malirid is neither a sulfa drug nor contain sulfa

What is the use of Lariago DS tablet?

Lariago-DS Tablet is an antiparasitic medicine, used for the prevention and treatment of malaria. It works by killing the malaria causing parasite and stops the infection from spreading.

When should you start taking malaria tablets?

You should start the tablets 2 days before you travel and take them each day youre in a risk area, and for 4 weeks after you return.

How do I use Lariago tablet?

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. Lariago 250mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

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

How do you use a Larinate kit?

How to use Larinate 200 Kit Tablet. 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.

Is Malirid a prodrug?

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

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.

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Malirid DS Tablet 7s

by Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Primaquine (15mg)

₹41₹37

10% off
Malirid DS Tablet 7s

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