Lavclor Tablet is a combination of two antimalarial medicines. It is prescribed to treat malaria. It fights against the infection by preventing the growth of the parasites inside the body.
Lavclor Tablet is a prescription medicine. It can be taken with or without food, but try to 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 nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, rashes, etc. 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 have any problems with your liver or kidneys. 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.
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. Lavclor 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 Lavclor 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 Lavclor
Nausea
Vomiting
Upset stomach
Stomach pain
Dizziness
Headache
Itching
Hives
Rash
How to use Lavclor 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. Lavclor Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lavclor Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lavclor Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lavclor 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
Lavclor Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Sometimes Lavclor Tablet causes blurred eyesight or makes it difficult to focus your eyes which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Lavclor Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lavclor Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Lavclor Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lavclor Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of liver function tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
What if you forget to take Lavclor Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Lavclor 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
Lavclor Tablet
Lavclor Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take with food if you experience stomach upset.
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.
It may cause blurring of vision, when you first start taking it. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
It may cause low blood sugar levels. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly, if you are diabetic.
Stay hydrated and drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome the side effects.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI MALARIALS
Patient concerns
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
Today is third day and I am taking dolo 650 and azithromycin 500 from last two days. Still in the morning fever is around 100.9. Any tests are required? Please suggest.
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?
From yesterday night onwards My body was warm and i ate a paracetamol and slept.Today morning the heat again comes and i consulted docto. he gave me some med but temp didnt went down.Now i went and got a injection.will i get the fever off because iam having an important clss tomorrow.Also my stomach is also not feeling gud.
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References
Malariasite. Primaquine. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: