Prescription Required

Primalex 15mg Tablet

by Lexica Drugs & Formulations Pvt Ltd
Primaquine (15mg)

₹35

Primalex 15mg Tablet

Introduction to Primalex 15mg Tablet

Primalex 15mg 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 Primalex 15mg Tablet

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  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Primalex 15mg Tablet.

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Primalex 15mg 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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Primalex 15mg 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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Primalex 15mg 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 Primalex 15mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

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There is limited information available on the use of Primalex 15mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

How Primalex 15mg Tablet works

Primalex 15mg 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 Primalex 15mg 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. Primalex 15mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects Of Primalex 15mg Tablet

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

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FAQ's on Primalex 15mg Tablet

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

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

Why is primaquine given with clindamycin?

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

Is Primalex a sulfa drug/does Primalex contain sulfa?

No. Primalex is neither a sulfa drug nor contain sulfa

Is Primalex safe?

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

Does Primalex treat chlamydia?

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

Is Primalex a prodrug?

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

Why is Primalex given in falciparum malaria?

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

Prescription Required

Primalex 15mg Tablet

by Lexica Drugs & Formulations Pvt Ltd
Primaquine (15mg)

₹35

Primalex 15mg Tablet

Primalex 15mg Tablet

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