Malirid-DS Tablet (primaquine 15mg)

Malirid-DS Tablet 7’s belongs to the class ‘anti-malarials’ primarily used for the treatment of malaria. A disease caused by a plasmodium parasite, transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Severity of malaria varies based on the species of plasmodium. Symptoms are chills, fever and sweating, usually occurring a few weeks after being bitten. People travelling to areas where malaria is common typically take protective drugs before, during and after their trip.

Malirid-DS Tablet 7’s contains ‘primaquine’. 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. In this way Malirid-DS Tablet 7’s used for the prevention of relapse of malaria caused by plasmodium vivax and plasmodium ovale strains of the parasite.

Malirid-DS Tablet 7’s should be taken as prescribed by your doctor, preferably with a meal to avoid stomach upset and at fixed intervals every day for best results. The dose of Malirid-DS Tablet 7’s can vary depending upon your condition and the severity of the infection. It is recommended to complete medicine and take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor before visiting a malaria-prone area. The common side effects of Malirid-DS Tablet 7’s include rash, vomiting, headache, dizziness, hives, stomach pain, nausea, abdominal pain, itching, heartburn, gastrointestinal discomfort, upper abdominal pain. Everyone need not experience the above side effects. In case of any discomfort, stop the medicine and speak with your doctor.

Before starting Malirid-DS Tablet 7’s, please inform your doctor if you are allergic to Malirid-DS Tablet 7’s. Do not take Malirid-DS Tablet 7’s on your own. Malirid-DS Tablet 7’s is used in caution with Pregnant/breast-feeding mother. Malirid-DS Tablet 7’s is not recommended in the patients of heart disease, liver, kidney problems and rheumatoid-arthritis.

 

Malaria

Malirid-DS Tablet 7’s belongs to the class ‘anti-malarials’ primarily used for the treatment of malaria. Malirid-DS Tablet 7’s contains ‘primaquine’. 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. In this way Malirid-DS Tablet 7’s used for the prevention of relapse of malaria caused by plasmodium vivax and plasmodium ovale strains of the parasite. Malirid-DS Tablet 7’s can also be given in combination with clindamycin for the treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP).

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Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset.Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early can result in treatment failure and increase the side effects too. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Rash
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Dizziness
• Lightheadedness
• Hives
• Dark colored urine
• Abdominal pain
• Confusion
• Weakness
• Itching
• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Gastrointestinal discomfort
• Upper abdominal pain