Mefliam Tablet (Mefloquine 250mg)
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | India |
|---|---|
| DOSAGE FORM | Tablets |
| GENERIC NAME | Mefloquine |
| INDICATION | Malaria |
| MANUFACTURER | Cipla Ltd |
| PACKAGING | 6 tablets in 1 strip |
| COMPOSITION | Mefloquine 250mg |
| PACK SIZE | 60 Tablet/s, 120 Tablet/s, 180 Tablet/s, 300 Tablet/s |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Mefliam 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.
Mefliam 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.
USES OF MEFLIAM TABLET
- Malaria
BENEFITS OF MEFLIAM TABLET
In Malaria
Mefliam 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 MEFLIAM 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 Mefliam
- 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
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. It is to be taken with food.
HOW MEFLIAM TABLET WORKS
It 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 Mefliam Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It 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
It 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
It may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
It can cause dizziness, loss of balance and mental problems and this may affect your ability to drive.
It 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 in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
It should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE MEFLIAM TABLET?
If you miss a dose, 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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