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Metasulfin 50/1000mg Tablet 10s
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Treatment of Malaria
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Benefits
In Treatment of Malaria Malaria is a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Metasulfin 50mg/1000mg Tablet is an antimalarial medicine and is used to treat malaria. It kills the infection-causing parasite and stops the further spread of the infection in the body. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.
Side Effects
The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them.
How to use
Follow your doctor's guidance regarding the dose and duration of this medication. Ingest it without breaking or crushing. Do not chew, crush or break it. Metasulfin 50mg/1000mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Metasulfin 50mg/1000mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Pyrimethamine and Sulphadoxine which treat malaria. Pyrimethamine is an antiparasitic medicine which works by increasing the levels of haeme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading. Sulphadoxine is an antibiotic which stops the bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication.
Caution: It is important to consult your doctor regarding alcohol consumption while taking Metasulfin 50mg/1000mg Tablet .
Seek medical advice from your doctor: Metasulfin 50mg/1000mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Doctor consultation is advised.
Seek medical advice from your doctor: Metasulfin 50mg/1000mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Seek medical advice from your doctor: It is not known whether Metasulfin 50mg/1000mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Caution Advised: Metasulfin 50mg/1000mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Metasulfin 50mg/1000mg Tablet may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised.
Caution Advised: Metasulfin 50mg/1000mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Metasulfin 50mg/1000mg Tablet may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised.
What if I forget to take it?
If a dose of Metasulfin 50mg/1000mg Tablet is missed, take it promptly. However, if your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Avoid doubling the dose.
Manufacturer Address
3001 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19114, USA
References
Pyrimethamine+Sulphadoxine. Basel, Switzerland: F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd (10 Apr. 2019)
Pyrimethamine. Research Triangle Park, North Carolina: DSM Pharmaceuticals; 2003 (10 Apr. 2019)
ScienceDirect. Sulphadoxine (10 Apr. 2019)
Disclaimer
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