Meflotas Tablet is an antiparasitic medicine, used for the treatment of malaria. It works by killing the malaria-causing parasite and stops the infection from spreading.
Meflotas 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.Some people may have stomach pain, abnormal dreams, chills, depression, and diarrhea, as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Inform your doctor if you ever had fits (seizures) or any problems with your kidney, heart, or liver.
Meflotas 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 MEFLOTAS TABLET
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 of Meflotas
Abdominal pain
Abnormal dreams
Anxiety
Chills
Depression
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Fever
Headache
Atrial arrhythmias (altered heart rate)
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Itching
Loss of appetite
Muscle pain
Nausea
Rash
Ringing in ear
Vertigo
Visual impairment
Vomiting
Fatigue
HOW TO USE MEFLOTAS 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. Meflotas Tablet is to be taken with food.
HOW MEFLOTAS TABLET WORKS
Meflotas Tablet is 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.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Meflotas Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Meflotas Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Meflotas Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Meflotas Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Meflotas Tablet can cause dizziness, loss of balance and mental problems and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Meflotas Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Meflotas Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Meflotas Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Meflotas Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Meflotas Tablet should be taken with food to prevent a stomach upset.
Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
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 in spite of screening.
It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
Inform your doctor if you have kidney liver or heart disease.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE MEFLOTAS TABLET?
If you miss a dose of Meflotas 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.
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