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Falcigo Plus Tablet
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Falcigo Plus Tablet 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.
Falcigo Plus Tablet 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.
Some common side effects of this medicine are headaches, loss of appetite, weakness, pain in muscles, and joint pain. You may also feel dizzy, thus it is advised not to drive or operate machinery. To overcome dizziness you should drink plenty of fluid. If any of the side effects get aggravated, contact your doctor immediately.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medication for any health conditions. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine.
Falcigo Plus Tablet 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.
Some common side effects of this medicine are headaches, loss of appetite, weakness, pain in muscles, and joint pain. You may also feel dizzy, thus it is advised not to drive or operate machinery. To overcome dizziness you should drink plenty of fluid. If any of the side effects get aggravated, contact your doctor immediately.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medication for any health conditions. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine.
Uses of Falcigo Plus Tablet
Benefits of Falcigo Plus 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. Falcigo Plus 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 of Falcigo Plus 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 Falcigo Plus
- Muscle pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Upset stomach
- Stomach pain
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Sleepiness
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Skin rash
- Tiredness
How to use Falcigo Plus 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. Falcigo Plus Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Falcigo Plus Tablet works
Falcigo Plus Tablet is a combination of two antiparasitic medicines: Artesunate and Mefloquine, which treats malaria. These medicines 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Falcigo Plus Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Falcigo Plus 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. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Falcigo Plus Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Falcigo Plus Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Falcigo Plus Tablet can cause dizziness, loss of balance and mental problems and this may affect your ability to drive.
Falcigo Plus Tablet can cause dizziness, loss of balance and mental problems and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Falcigo Plus Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Falcigo Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Falcigo Plus Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Falcigo Plus Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Falcigo Plus Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Falcigo Plus Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Falcigo Plus Tablet, 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.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Falcigo Plus Tablet for the treatment of acute uncomplicated malaria that is resistant to other antimalarial medications such as chloroquine.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- It should be taken with food or drinks rich in fat such as milk.
- It may cause fatigue and dizziness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
- If you vomit within 1 hour of taking the tablets, take another dose.
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney, liver or heart disease.
- Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:
- Wear light-coloured and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
- Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.
- Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms in spite of screening.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI MALARIALS
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Falcigo Plus Tablet
Twice A Day
76%
Once A Day
19%
Alternate Day
5%
What are you using Falcigo Plus Tablet for?
Malaria
87%
Others
13%
How much was the improvement?
Average
67%
Poor
33%
What were the side-effects while using Falcigo Plus Tablet?
Vomiting
18%
Upset stomach
18%
Chills
9%
Abnormal drea*
9%
Depression
9%
*Abnormal dreams
How do you take Falcigo Plus Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Falcigo Plus Tablet on price
Average
67%
Not Expensive
33%
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Country of origin: India
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