Malirid DS 15 Mg

Malirid DS 15 Mg

Malirid DS 15 Mg Tablet is used to prevent the occurrence of malaria caused by mosquito bites. Being an aminoquinoline, it works by stopping the formation of the blood forms of the parasite that may cause a relapse of malaria. It is used after other medicines have already killed the parasites off in the red blood cells. It kills them in other body tissues.

If you have granulocytopenia, lupus, or rheumatoid arthritis, then Malirid DS 15 Mg Tablet should not be prescribed. Alert your doctor if you suffer from low magnesium and potassium levels in your body. Taking quinacrine alongside Malirid DS 15 Mg Tablet may increase the risk of its side effects.

Malirid DS 15 Mg Tablet is to be taken orally, with or without food as instructed. If you miss a dosage and it is almost time for the next one, skip it never have 2 dosages in a day. Do not change or purposely skip the dosage, for it will help the parasite to multiply and make the infection resistant.

Drug = Primaquine

Strength = 15 Mg

Manufacturer = Ipca Laboratories Ltd

How ToTake

Take Malirid DS 15 Mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Malirid DS 15 Mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Dosage

Malirid-DS Tablet

Malirid 7.5 Mg Tablet

Malirid 2.5 Mg Tablet DT

Side Effects

Rash

Vomiting

Headache

Dizziness

Urticaria

Stomach pain

Nausea

Abdominal pain

Itching

Heartburn

Gastrointestinal discomfort

Epigastric pain

Warning

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Malirid DS 15 Mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.

There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

Malirid DS 15 Mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Malirid DS 15 Mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Uses

Malirid DS 15 Mg is used for the treatment and prevention of relapse of malaria caused by Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium ovale strains of the parasite. It is generally used along with other malaria medications to provide a radical cure.