Falcyrid Tablet Information

Falcyrid Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. The alternative uses of Falcyrid Tablet have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Falcyrid Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Falcyrid Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Falcyrid 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.

It is also important to note that Falcyrid Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Falcyrid Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Falcyrid Tablet related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Falcyrid Tablet contraindications section.

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

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

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

Falcyrid Tablet Benefits & Uses

Falcyrid Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Falcyrid 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

Falcyrid Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Falcyrid Tablet safe for pregnant women?

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

Side effects of Falcyrid for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Falcyrid Tablet on the Kidneys?

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

Very few cases of side effects of Falcyrid on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Falcyrid Tablet on the Heart?

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

Severe Interaction of Falcyrid Tablet with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Codeine

Falcyrid Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Falcyrid 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 Falcyrid Tablet

Is this Falcyrid Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Falcyrid Tablet.

Falcyrid Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Falcyrid Tablet

Taking Falcyrid Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Falcyrid Tablet

Consumption of alcohol and Falcyrid Tablet together may have severe 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

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