Overview
Uses and benefits
Side effects
How to use
How drug works
Safety advice
Missed dose
All substitutes
Quick tips
Fact box
Patient concerns
User feedback
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Altinate Kit

Prescription Required

Marketer

Allenge India

SALT COMPOSITION

Artesunate (200mg) + Sulphadoxine (500mg) + Pyrimethamine (25mg)

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Altinate Kit is a combination medicine that is prescribed to treat malaria. It fights against the infection by preventing the growth of the parasites inside the body.

Altinate Kit is a prescription medicine. It is to be taken with food and take it at a fixed time regularly. Take the medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. A missed dose should be taken as soon as you remember. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy.

While on this medicine, some people may experience weakness, nausea, headache, mouth sore, etc. as its side effects. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics (especially sulpha medicines) or have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may monitor you with regular blood and urine tests during treatment.

Uses of Altinate Tablet

Treatment of Malaria

Benefits of Altinate Tablet

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. Altinate Kit 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 of Altinate Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Altinate

Vomiting
Diarrhea
Feeling of fullness
Mouth sore
Skin rash
Fatigue
Headache
Dizziness
Upset stomach
ECG changes
Nausea

How to use Altinate Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Altinate Kit should be taken with or after food.

How Altinate Tablet works

Altinate Kit is a combination of three medicines: Artesunate, Sulphadoxine and Pyrimethamine which treat malaria. Artesunate and Pyrimethamine are antiparasitic medicines which work 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Altinate Kit. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Altinate Kit during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Altinate Kit may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Altinate Kit may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Altinate Kit should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Altinate Kit should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

What if you forget to take Altinate Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Altinate Kit, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Altinate Kit

₹172.0/Tablet

Larinate 200 Kit Tablet

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

₹66.17/tablet

62% cheaper

Quick tips

Altinate Kit is prescribed for the treatment of malaria.
It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids and a healthy diet while taking the medicine.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how the medicine affects you.
Altinate Kit should be taken with food or drinks enriched with fat such as milk.
Inform your doctor if you have anemia.
Inform your doctor if you notice flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, muscle pains, and any changes in a heartbeat.
You may be asked for a regular blood test once a week while taking this medicine.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI MALARIALS

Patient concerns

Suffering from maleria since 10 days please give me prescription

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

how do u know u have malariaand which type malaria u have

Which medicine use for Malaria? What is eating in Malaria?

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

The medicine depends upon symptoms and stage of disease

I have fever since last four days, I was prescribed zifi 200 and zerodol p by my doctor, but I started getting rashes, reactions, so the doctor stopped the meds, and said to have crocin only, now fourth day is over, fever comes down after having crocin then comes back again. Body ache, and headache is there, fever reaches 103, 103.8 easily every morning, have pain in my eyes also. Had zathrin 250 in the morning and at night today with crocin, my doctor suggested it on phone. What do I have? And why am I not getting better? What medication should I take?

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

do malaria card test & widal

User feedback

What are you using Altinate Tablet for?

Malaria

100%

How much was the improvement?

Poor

100%

FAQs

What is Altinate Kit used for?

Altinate Kit is prescribed to treat malaria. It works by stopping the growth of the parasites that cause the infection, helping the body recover from malaria.

How fast should I expect to feel better after starting Altinate Kit?

The exact time Altinate Kit takes to work is not known. However, fever and weakness often begin improving within 1 to 3 days of use, while full recovery can take longer. Your doctor may check you again after a few weeks to confirm the infection has cleared.

Can I use Altinate Kit to prevent malaria on trips?

No, Altinate Kit is for treatment of diagnosed malaria, not for prevention before travel. Ask your doctor for recommended preventive options for your destination.

Is Altinate Kit effective in areas where malaria is common?

Yes, Altinate Kit is used for the treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria. Your local guidelines and doctor decide based on resistance patterns and availability of preferred artemisinin‑based combinations in your area.

Can Altinate Kit be taken with other anti‑malarials or fever reducers?

Your doctor will choose the safe medicines along with Altinate Kit. Do not add other anti‑malarials on your own. Simple fever reducers like paracetamol may be used as advised while the Altinate Kit treatment works.

What if my fever or chills don’t improve after a couple of days of taking Altinate Kit?

If your fever or chills don’t improve after a couple of days of taking Altinate Kit, contact your doctor promptly. You may need reassessment for treatment failure, vomiting affecting absorption, or another cause of fever.

I was treated in the hospital with injections. Why am I now sent home with Altinate Kit?

For severe malaria, doctors may start injections in the hospital and then complete therapy with Altinate Kit at home to fully clear parasites and reduce relapse risk.

After finishing the Altinate Kit course, do I still need a follow‑up?

Follow‑up is often advised 1 to 4 weeks after Altinate Kit treatment to ensure symptoms have resolved and, if needed, to repeat tests, especially if you still feel unwell or live in a high‑risk area.

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