Mefliam Plus Tablet
Prescription Required
Introduction of Mefliam Plus Tablet
Mefliam Plus Tablet is a combination medicine that is prescribed to treat malaria. It fights against the infection by preventing the growth of the parasites inside the body.
Mefliam Plus Tablet is a combination of two antiparasitic medicines: Mefliam Plus Tablet1 and Mefliam Plus Tablet2 which treat malaria.
Mefliam Plus Tablet is a combination of two antiparasitic medicines: Mefliam Plus Tablet1 and Mefliam Plus Tablet2 which treat malaria.
Uses of Mefliam Plus Tablet
Benefits of Mefliam Plus Tablet
In Treatment of Malaria
Malaria is a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Mefliam Plus Tablet is an antimalarial medicine and is used to treat malaria. It kills the infection-causing parasite and stops the further spread of the infection in the body. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.
Side effects of Mefliam Plus Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Mefliam Plus
- Muscle pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Upset stomach
- Stomach pain
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Sleepiness
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Skin rash
- Tiredness
How to use Mefliam Plus Tablet
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. Mefliam Plus Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Mefliam Plus Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mefliam Plus 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mefliam Plus Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Mefliam Plus Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Mefliam Plus Tablet can cause dizziness, loss of balance and mental problems and this may affect your ability to drive.
Mefliam Plus Tablet can cause dizziness, loss of balance and mental problems and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Mefliam Plus Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Mefliam Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mefliam Plus Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Mefliam Plus Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Mefliam Plus Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Mefliam Plus Tablet
- You have been prescribed Mefliam Plus Tablet for the treatment of acute uncomplicated malaria that is resistant to other antimalarial medications such as chloroquine.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- It should be taken with food or drinks rich in fat such as milk.
- It may cause fatigue and dizziness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
- If you vomit within 1 hour of taking the tablets, take another dose.
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney, liver or heart disease.
- Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:
- 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.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI MALARIALS
Patient concerns
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Country of origin: India
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