Osonik Tablet Information

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

The correct dosage of Osonik Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The most common side effects of Osonik Tablet are Headache, Nausea or vomiting. While these are the most often observed Osonik Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Osonik Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

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

Osonik Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Osonik Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

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

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Osonik Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Osonik Tablet Benefits & Uses

Osonik Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)
Parasitic Infections

Osonik 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
Adult	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 4 mg/kg, then 2 mg/kg
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 4 mg/kg, then 2 mg/kg
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 4 mg/kg, then 2 mg/kg
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 4 mg/kg, then 2 mg/kg

Osonik Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Osonik Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Osonik may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Osonik, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Osonik Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Osonik. If you see any side effects, stop taking Osonik immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Osonik again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Osonik Tablet on the Kidneys?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Osonik on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Osonik will cause side effects on kidney or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Osonik Tablet on the Liver?

Osonik has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Osonik Tablet on the Heart?

Osonik may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Osonik Tablet with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Mefloquine

Pyrimethamine

Osonik Tablet Contraindications

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

Allergy
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Osonik Tablet

Is this Osonik Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Osonik Tablet is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Osonik Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Osonik Tablet can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Osonik Tablet 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, Osonik Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Osonik Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Osonik Tablet

Taking Osonik Tablet with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Osonik Tablet

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Osonik Tablet with alcohol.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Osonik

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 830

Osonik Tablet