Malacure Forte 250 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Malacure Forte 250 Injection Information

Malacure Forte 250 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Malaria.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Malacure Forte 250 Injection. 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.

While these are the most often observed Malacure Forte 250 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Malacure Forte 250 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Malacure Forte 250 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Malacure Forte 250 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Malacure Forte 250 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Porphyria as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Malacure Forte 250 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Malacure Forte 250 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Malacure Forte 250 Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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

Malacure Forte 250 Injection Benefits & Uses

Malacure Forte 250 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Malacure Forte 250 Injection 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

Malacure Forte 250 Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Malacure Forte 250 Injection is used -

Malacure Forte 250 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Malacure Forte 250 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Malacure shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Malacure Forte 250 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Malacure. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Malacure Forte 250 Injection on the Kidneys?

Malacure can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Malacure Forte 250 Injection on the Liver?

Malacure can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Malacure Forte 250 Injection on the Heart?

Malacure can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Malacure Forte 250 Injection with Other Drugs

Malacure Forte 250 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Tramadol

Moderate

Ethambutol

Fluconazole

Ketoconazole

Levodopa

Malacure Forte 250 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Malacure Forte 250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Eye Disorders
Epilepsy
Psoriasis
Hearing Loss
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Malacure Forte 250 Injection

Is this Malacure Forte 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Malacure Forte 250 Injection has not been reported.

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

After taking Malacure Forte 250 Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Malacure Forte 250 Injection can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Malacure Forte 250 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Malacure Forte 250 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Malacure Forte 250 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Malacure Forte 250 Injection

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Malacure Forte 250 Injection, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Malacure Forte 250 Injection

Information about the interaction of Malacure Forte 250 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Malacure Forte 250 Injection

Question over 5 years ago

Does Malacure cause hair loss?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Rarely, Malacure causes hair loss (alopecia). This problem goes away after discontinuation of this drug. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with the doctor for best possible treatment to hair loss.

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Malacure?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Oral tablet and suspension of Malacure should be taken by mouth 1 - 2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. Ideally, Malacure has to be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Malacure cause fatigue?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Yes, Malacure can cause fatigue, this occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of fatigue is unknown. If you experience tiredness after taking this drug, then try to take some rest even after that if you feel excessive tiredness then do discuss with your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Malacure?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Malacure is a brand name of chloroquine and it comes in the form of a tablet, capsule, injection, and oral suspension. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antimalarials which have amebicidal activity. It is a prescription drug that is used in the treatment of malaria which is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by parasites Plasmodium species. These are Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium vivax. Apart from this Malacure is also used in the treatment of extraintestinal amebiasis which is the protozoal infection caused by parasite Entamoeba histolytica. It is also used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) both are autoimmune diseases which causes inflammation and pain. Malacure is also used off-label for the treatment of porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) a blood disorder that affects the skin.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Malacure affect blood sugar levels?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Yes, Malacure can affect blood sugar levels. It has been reported to lower the blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case if you feel lightheadedness, shaking or increased heartbeat after taking this drug then drink a glass of fruit juice, eat candies to restore your blood sugar levels and report to your doctor.

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Malacure Forte 250 Injection

Malacure Forte 250 Injection

Malacure Forte 250 Injection Information

Malacure Forte 250 Injection Benefits & Uses

Malacure Forte 250 Injection Dosage & How to Take

Malacure Forte 250 Injection Side Effects

Malacure Forte 250 Injection Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Malacure Forte 250 Injection with Other Drugs

Malacure Forte 250 Injection Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Malacure Forte 250 Injection

Malacure Forte 250 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Malacure Forte 250 Injection

Question over 5 years ago

Does Malacure cause hair loss?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Malacure?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Question over 5 years ago

Can Malacure cause fatigue?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Question over 5 years ago

What is Malacure?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Question over 5 years ago

Can Malacure affect blood sugar levels?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

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