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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alfaquin 80mg/480mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alfaquin 80mg/480mg 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
Alfaquin 80mg/480mg 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
Alfaquin 80mg/480mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | – Kidney : CAUTION
Alfaquin 80mg/480mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alfaquin 80mg/480mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. | – Liver : CAUTION
Alfaquin 80mg/480mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alfaquin 80mg/480mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with severe liver disease.:
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. Alfaquin 80mg/480mg Tablet is to be taken with food.:
If you miss a dose of Alfaquin 80mg/480mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.:
Store below 30°C
SCO – 49, Roop Nagar Colony, Jagadhri, Yamunanagar, Haryana, Opposite, Pandit Automobile, Yamuna Nagar-135003, Haryana:
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How to take Alfaquin 80mg/480mg Tablet?::: Take Alfaquin 80mg/480mg Tablet with food, exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This medicine is usually taken twice a day with a meal for 3 days, or as directed. On your first day of treatment, take your first dose with food, followed by your second dose 8 hours later. Then for the next 2 days, take one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening. Patients should be encouraged to resume normal eating as soon as food can be tolerated, since this improves the absorption of the medicine.| Can I take Alfaquin 80mg/480mg Tablet while I am pregnant?::: No, Alfaquin 80mg/480mg Tablet is considered to be harmful for women in their first trimester of pregnancy. The reason being, it increases the chances of fetal loss.| Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Alfaquin 80mg/480mg Tablet?::: The use of Alfaquin 80mg/480mg Tablet is considered to be harmful for patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the active or inactive ingredients of the medicine. Caution is advised in patients with cases of severe malaria and in the first trimester of pregnancy.| What should I know about the storage and disposal of Alfaquin 80mg/480mg Tablet?::: It is advised to keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. It should be kept out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture.:
Alfaquin 80mg/480mg Tablet is a combination of two antiparasitic medicines: Artemether and Lumefantrine, which treats malaria. These medicines work 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.:
Mak Pharmaceuticals | SCO – 49, Roop Nagar Colony, Jagadhri, Yamunanagar, Haryana, Opposite, Pandit Automobile, Yamuna Nagar-135003, Haryana:
Alfaquin 80mg/480mg Tablet is used for the treatment of malaria in both children and adults. It contains two medicines both of which belong to a group of medicines called antimalarials. However, it is not used to prevent malaria or to treat severe/complicated malaria (when the brain, lungs, or kidneys are affected). Alfaquin 80mg/480mg Tablet works by killing the malaria-causing parasites thereby preventing further spread of the infection. It should be taken with food as this will help your body better absorb the medicine. Take it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not take more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. Complete the full course of treatment to make sure the infection is treated completely.Headache, loss of appetite, weakness, joint pain, or muscle pain are some of the common side effects associated with this medicine. You may also feel dizzy after taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if these persist or worsen. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor about all the medicines that you may be taking for any other health conditions. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medicine unless prescribed by the doctor, as it may be harmful effects on the developing baby.:
