Falcicos 80mg/480mg Tablet

Short Description

Falcicos 80mg/480mg Tablet is used for the treatment of malaria in both children and adults.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Falcicos 80mg/480mg Tablet works by killing the malaria-causing parasites thereby preventing further spread of the infection. It should be taken with food as this will help your body better absorb the medicine. Take it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not take more than the recommended dose as this may have harmful effects on your body. Complete the full course of treatment to make sure the infection is treated completely.

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.Take it with food

Side Effects

Headache Loss of appetite Weakness Joint pain Muscle pain

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Falcicos 80mg/480mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Falcicos 80mg/480mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Falcicos 80mg/480mg 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.

Falcicos 80mg/480mg Tablet is a combination of two antiparasitic medicines: Artemether and Lumefantrine.These medicines work 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

Wear light-coloured 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 Finish the prescribed course even if you start to feel better Take another dose if you vomit within 1 hour of taking the tablets Inform your doctor if you have kidney, liver or heart disease