Malart 60 Tablet Information

Malart 60 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Malaria.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Malart 60 Tablet. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Common side effects of Malart 60 Tablet include Headache, Nausea or vomiting. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Malart 60 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Malart 60 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Malart 60 Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Malart 60 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Malart 60 Tablet related warnings section.

Malart 60 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Malart 60 Tablet in conditions like Drug Allergy. The section on Malart 60 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Malart 60 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Malart 60 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Malart Benefits & Uses
Malart Dosage & How to Take
Malart Side Effects
Malart Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Malart with Other Drugs
Malart Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Malart
Malart Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Malart 60 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Malart 60 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)
Parasitic Infections

Malart 60 Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 4 mg/kg, then 2 mg/kg
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 4 mg/kg, then 2 mg/kg
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 4 mg/kg, then 2 mg/kg
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 4 mg/kg, then 2 mg/kg

Malart 60 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Malart 60 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Malart can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Malart right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Malart 60 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Malart. If you see any side effects, stop taking Malart immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Malart again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Malart 60 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Information about safety of Malart for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Malart 60 Tablet on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Malart on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Malart 60 Tablet on the Heart?

Malart may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Malart 60 Tablet with Other Drugs

Malart 60 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Mefloquine

Pyrimethamine

Malart 60 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Malart 60 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Malart 60 Tablet

Is this Malart 60 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Malart 60 Tablet is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Malart 60 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Malart 60 Tablet only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Malart 60 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Malart 60 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Malart 60 Tablet

Taking Malart 60 Tablet with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Malart 60 Tablet

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Malart 60 Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 830

Malart 60 Tablet