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Falsu, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Malaria.
The optimal dosage of Falsu is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Falsu also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nausea or vomiting. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Falsu as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Falsu go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Falsu has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Falsu's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Falsu is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. The section on Falsu contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Falsu with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Falsu, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Falsu 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
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Falsu safe for pregnant women?
Falsu may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Falsu, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Falsu safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Falsu. Immediately discontinue Falsu if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Falsu on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Falsu on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Falsu will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Falsu on the Liver?
Falsu is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Falsu on the Heart?
Falsu is rarely harmful for the heart.
Falsu 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 Falsu unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Falsu habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Falsu has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Falsu as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Falsu is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Falsu for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Falsu
You can take Falsu with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Falsu
Information about the interaction of Falsu and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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