Sviz Lf Information

Sviz Lf is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Syrup. The alternative uses of Sviz Lf have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Sviz Lf. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Sviz Lf as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Sviz Lf go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Sviz Lf is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Sviz Lf related warnings talks about Sviz Lf's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

The section on Sviz Lf contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Sviz Lf may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

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

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

Sviz Lf Benefits & Uses

Sviz Lf is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Sviz Lf 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

Sviz Lf Related Warnings

Is the use of Sviz Lf safe for pregnant women?

Sviz Lf can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Sviz Lf right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Sviz Lf safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Sviz Lf as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Sviz Lf on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Sviz Lf on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Sviz Lf on the Liver?

Sviz Lf may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Sviz Lf on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Sviz Lf on the heart have been reported.

Severe Interaction of Sviz Lf with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Codeine

Sviz Lf Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sviz Lf 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 Sviz Lf

Is this Sviz Lf habit forming or addictive?

Sviz Lf is not addictive in nature.

Sviz Lf Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sviz Lf

It is safe to take Sviz Lf with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sviz Lf

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

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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

Sviz LF 20 /120 Tablet