Malirid-DS Tablet
Manufacturer:
ipca laboratories ltd
Salt Composition: Primaquine (15mg)
Action Class: Antimalarial- Aminoquinolines
Uses
Malaria
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Product Description
Malirid-DS Tablet is an antiparasitic medicine, used for the prevention and treatment of malaria. It works by killing the malaria-causing parasites and stops the infection from spreading. 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.
Key Benefits
In MalariaMalirid-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
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common Side Effects :
Epigastric pain
Stomach pain
Abdominal cramp
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)
Itching
Hemolytic anemia
Heartburn
Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
Gastrointestinal discomfort
Qt interval prolongation
Upper abdominal pain
Rash
Vomiting
Headache
Dizziness
Hives
Common Side Effects :
Epigastric pain
Stomach pain
Abdominal cramp
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)
Itching
Hemolytic anemia
Heartburn
Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
Gastrointestinal discomfort
Qt interval prolongation
Upper abdominal pain
Rash
Vomiting
Headache
Dizziness
Hives
How To Use
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.
How It 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.
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Safety Information & Precautions
Alcohol:
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Malirid-DS Tablet.
Pregnancy:
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.
Breastfeeding:
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.
Driving:
Malirid-DS Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:
There is limited information available on the use of Malirid-DS Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:
There is limited information available on the use of Malirid-DS Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Malirid-DS Tablet.
Pregnancy:
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.
Breastfeeding:
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.
Driving:
Malirid-DS Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:
There is limited information available on the use of Malirid-DS Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:
There is limited information available on the use of Malirid-DS Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset.
Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms despite screening.
Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.
Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms despite screening.
It may cause a blurring of vision when you first start taking it. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Eye examination before and at 3–6 monthly intervals during use is required if patients are receiving Malirid-DS Tablet at continuous high doses for a longer duration.
It may cause low blood sugar levels. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly, if you are diabetic.
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.
Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset.
Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms despite screening.
Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.
Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms despite screening.
It may cause a blurring of vision when you first start taking it. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Eye examination before and at 3–6 monthly intervals during use is required if patients are receiving Malirid-DS Tablet at continuous high doses for a longer duration.
It may cause low blood sugar levels. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly, if you are diabetic.
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.
Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms despite screening.
Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.
Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms despite screening.
It may cause a blurring of vision when you first start taking it. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Eye examination before and at 3–6 monthly intervals during use is required if patients are receiving Malirid-DS Tablet at continuous high doses for a longer duration.
It may cause low blood sugar levels. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly, if you are diabetic.
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.
Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset.
Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms despite screening.
Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.
Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms despite screening.
It may cause a blurring of vision when you first start taking it. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Eye examination before and at 3–6 monthly intervals during use is required if patients are receiving Malirid-DS Tablet at continuous high doses for a longer duration.
It may cause low blood sugar levels. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly, if you are diabetic.
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.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Malirid-DS Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
