Meflotas Tablet

Short Description

Meflotas Tablet is an antiparasitic medicine used for the treatment of malaria, working by killing the malaria-causing parasite and stopping the infection from spreading.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

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.

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.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed

Alcohol Warning

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Meflotas Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

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.

Pregnancy Warning

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.

Interacting Medicines

Chloroquine Hydroxychloroquine Rifampicin Acenocoumarol

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.

Meflotas Tablet should be taken with food to prevent a stomach upset Finish the prescribed course even if you start to feel better 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 Inform your doctor if you have kidney liver or heart disease