Felban AL 40 Tablet Information

Felban AL 40 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Felban AL 40 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Felban AL 40 Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Felban AL 40 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Felban AL 40 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Felban AL 40 Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Felban AL 40 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Felban AL 40 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Felban AL 40 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Felban AL 40 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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

Felban AL 40 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Felban AL 40 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Felban AL 40 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

Felban AL 40 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Felban AL 40 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Felban AL may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Felban AL again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Felban AL 40 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Felban AL may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Felban AL 40 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Felban AL rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Felban AL 40 Tablet on the Liver?

Felban AL has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Felban AL 40 Tablet on the Heart?

Felban AL has very mild side effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Felban AL 40 Tablet with Other Drugs

Felban AL 40 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Codeine

Felban AL 40 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Felban AL 40 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 Felban AL 40 Tablet

Is this Felban AL 40 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Felban AL 40 Tablet has not been reported.

Felban AL 40 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Felban AL 40 Tablet

You can take Felban AL 40 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Felban AL 40 Tablet

Consuming Felban AL 40 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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