Synriam 150/750mg Tablet (Arterolane 150mg / Piperaquine 750mg)

SYNRIAM TABLET belongs to the class of medications called ‘anti-malarial primarily used to treat malaria. SYNRIAM TABLET gives a degree of protection (prophylaxis) against malaria when people travel to areas where malarial cases exist. It is effective against Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium malariae. SYNRIAM TABLET is not effective against Plasmodium falciparum. Besides this, it also treats amoebiasis (intestinal dysentery) and rheumatic disease (arthritis).

SYNRIAM TABLET contains ‘arterolane maleate’ and ‘piperaquine phosphate’. SYNRIAM TABLET together treats malaria. They work by increasing the levels of heme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.

SYNRIAM TABLET 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 SYNRIAM TABLET can vary depending upon your condition and the severity of the infection. Swallow SYNRIAM TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. The common side effects of SYNRIAM TABLET include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, indigestion, cough, dizziness, headache. Everyone need not experience the above side effects. In case of any discomfort, speak with a doctor.

Before starting SYNRIAM TABLET, please inform your doctor if you are allergic to SYNRIAM TABLET. Do not take SYNRIAM TABLET on your own. SYNRIAM TABLET is used with caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you are taking medicines other than SYNRIAM TABLET. SYNRIAM TABLET used with caution in liver diseases, kidney diseases. SYNRIAM TABLET should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects including an irregular heart rhythm. The use of this SYNRIAM TABLET may cause persistent vomiting in some patients.

Malaria

SYNRIAM TABLET contains ‘arterolane maleate’ and ‘piperaquine phosphate’  belongs to the class of medications called ‘anti-malarial primarily used to treat malaria. SYNRIAM TABLET together treats malaria. They work by increasing the levels of heme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.

Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water at the start of a meal or slightly before. Space the doses evenly during the course. Do not chew or crush it. If you cannot swallow the tablet as a whole, you may break the pill into half and take both halves one at a time.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite
• Indigestion
• Cough
• Dizziness
• Headache