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Falno is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Malaria.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Falno. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Falno include Headache, Nausea or vomiting. While these are the most often observed Falno side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Falno normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Falno's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. In addition, Falno's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Falno related warnings section.
Falno is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Falno have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Falno have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Falno is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Falno is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Falno safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Falno. It is best to stop taking Falno immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Falno safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Falno. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Falno on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Falno on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Falno will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Falno on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Falno on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Falno on the Heart?
Falno has very mild side effects on the heart.
Falno should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Falno unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Falno habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Falno has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Falno you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Falno only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Falno for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Falno
You can take Falno with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Falno
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Falno with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 830