Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT helps treat and prevent the recurrence of malaria in children. It is usually given in combination with other antimalarial medicines. It works by killing the malaria-causing parasites and stops the infection from spreading.
Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT is used to treat malaria and to help prevent from catching malaria
Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT is used to treat malaria and to help prevent from catching malaria
Uses of Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT in children
Benefits of Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT for your child
In Treatment of Malaria
Malaria is an illness characterized by fever, chills, shivering, and body aches. It is caused by parasites that enter the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT kills the infection-causing parasite and stops the recurrence of symptoms. This further stops the spread of the infection in the community.
Give Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT to your child only as prescribed and refrain from giving any other medicines along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as that may affect the absorption of this medicine. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.
Give Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT to your child only as prescribed and refrain from giving any other medicines along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as that may affect the absorption of this medicine. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.
Side effects of Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT in children
Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Malirid
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal cramp
- Dizziness
- Skin rash
How can I give Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT to my child?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT is to be taken with food.
How Malirid Tablet DT works
Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT is an antiparasitic medication that is used to treat malaria. It works by disrupting the parasite’s DNA. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.
Safety advice
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT is recommended.
However, consult and thoroughly discuss any query with your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child.
However, consult and thoroughly discuss any query with your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT is recommended.
However, consult and thoroughly discuss any query with your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child.
However, consult and thoroughly discuss any query with your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child.
What if I forget to give Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT to my child?
Do not panic. If you forget to give a dose of Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT, give it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and give the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects. In case of any confusion, do consult your child’s doctor.
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Quick tips
- Give Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset.
- Never self-medicate your child as it can be dangerous to use Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT without a doctor's prescription.
- Never share your child’s medicines with anyone else as they may cause harm.
- Make sure you have enough medicine to complete the prescribed course.
- Follow these self-care measures:
- Use insect repellent ointments on parts of your child’s body, not covered by clothing.
- Make sure your child wears light-colored and covered clothing.
- Tuck the mosquito net under the mattress to keep the mosquitoes out.
- Use mosquito repellant sprays everywhere inside the house to kill any mosquitoes entering the rooms.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
8-Aminoquinoline derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI MALARIALS
Action Class
Antimalarial- Aminoquinolines
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT
Once A Day
91%
Twice A Day
9%
What are you using Malirid Tablet DT for?
Malaria
100%
What were the side-effects while using Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT?
Abdominal pai*
100%
*Abdominal pain
How do you take Malirid Tablet DT?
With food
100%
FAQs
What are the signs and symptoms of malaria?
Some children may experience irritability and drowsiness, accompanied by poor appetite and trouble sleeping at an early infection stage. Typical malarial signs and symptoms usually begin within a few weeks after being bitten by an infected mosquito. These usually start with shivering and chills followed by high fever. This is then followed by sweating and a return to normal temperature. The fever may either gradually rise over 1 to 2 days or spike very suddenly to 105°F (40.6°C) or higher.
My child is having a G-6-PD deficiency. Is it safe to give Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT?
No, do not give Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT to your child if he or she is having G-6-PD deficiency as there is a risk of severe adverse reactions such as hemolytic anemia.
When should I call my child’s doctor right away?
Long-term use of Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT can cause abnormal heartbeat (QT prolongation) in your child. Call your child’s doctor right away if your child has a fast heartbeat (a heartbeat that does not feel normal).
Where should I store Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT at home?
Always follow the instructions mentioned on the label of the medicine bottle about the storage of Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT. Ideally, you should keep Malirid 2.5mg Tablet DT at room temperature beyond the reach of the small children and pets. Do not freeze the medicine.
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