Famal L Tablet Information

Famal L Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Famal L Tablet have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Famal L Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Famal L Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Famal L Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Famal L Tablet's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Famal L Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Famal L Tablet contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Famal L Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Famal L Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Famal L Benefits & Uses
Famal L Dosage & How to Take
Famal L Side Effects
Famal L Related Warnings
Famal L Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Famal L
Famal L Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Famal L Tablet Benefits & Uses

Famal L Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Famal L 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet,Initially 4 tablets as single dose, then 4 tablets after 8 hours
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 3 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet, dose should be given on according to weight
Adult	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet,Initially 4 tablets as single dose, then 4 tablets after 8 hours
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet,Initially 4 tablets as single dose, then 4 tablets after 8 hours
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet, dose should be given to patients having weight more than 5 kg

Famal L Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Famal L Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Famal L may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Famal L, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Famal L Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Famal L for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Famal L Tablet on the Kidneys?

Famal L may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Famal L Tablet on the Liver?

Side effects of Famal L rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Famal L Tablet on the Heart?

Famal L is rarely harmful for the heart.

Famal L Tablet Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diabetes
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Famal L Tablet

Is this Famal L Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Famal L Tablet is addictive.

Famal L Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Famal L Tablet

It is safe to take Famal L Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Famal L Tablet

Consuming Famal L Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

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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 829,830

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 832-834

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