Malether Information

Malether is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Malaria.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Malether. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Malether as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Malether are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

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

The section on Malether contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Malether with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

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

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

Malether Benefits & Uses

Malether is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Malether 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
Adult	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 80 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: day first take 80 mg twice daily, rest day take once daily
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 80 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: day first take 80 mg twice daily, rest day, take once daily
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.6 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: day first take 1.6 mg/kg twice daily, rest day take once daily
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: day first take twice daily, rest day take, once daily
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: day first take twice daily, rest day take, once daily

Malether Related Warnings

Is the use of Malether safe for pregnant women?

Malether can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Malether right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Malether safe during breastfeeding?

Malether has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Malether on the Kidneys?

Malether has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Malether on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Malether on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Malether on the Heart?

Malether has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Malether with Other Drugs

Malether should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Malether Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Malether

Is this Malether habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Malether.

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

After taking Malether you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Malether should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Malether in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Malether Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Malether

Taking Malether with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Malether

Taking Malether with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

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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

Malether 40 Mg Injection