
Malacure 80mg Drop

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Give Malacure 80mg Drop to your child by mouth, preferably after meals to prevent an upset stomach. Do not give antacids within 4 hours of taking this medicine as they may interfere with the absorption of the medicine. Malacure 80mg Drop can be slightly bitter. You can mix it with fruit juices to mask the bitterness. If your child vomits soon after taking Malacure 80mg Drop, help the child calm down and repeat the same dose after half an hour. However, skip the dose if it's time for the next dose. Do not double up the dose to catch up for the missed one.
Give it as per the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor as that is based on factors such as your child's weight, age, clinical condition, and treatment response. Malacure 80mg Drop may be given in higher doses for the initial one or two days followed by low doses in subsequent days. Strictly follow the dosing schedule prescribed by your child’s doctor as prolonged use of Malacure 80mg Drop can cause serious side effects in your child.
Malacure 80mg Drop may cause side effects such as headache, nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, upset stomach, stomach pain, rash, itching, hair loss, or increased sensitivity to light. These are usually temporary. However, if these persist, seek your doctor’s help.
Let the doctor know about your child’s complete medical history including history of any allergies and ongoing medicine regimen. The doctor must be informed about any previous complications related to liver, kidney, brain, heart, muscle weakness, genetic problems, blood cell abnormalities, or ear and eye problems. This information plays a critical role in planning your child’s overall treatment.
Uses of Malacure 80mg Drop in children
- Treatment of Malaria
- Treatment of Amoebiasis
Benefits of Malacure 80mg Drop for your child
Malacure 80mg Drop is used to treat malaria, a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes. It kills the infection causing parasite and stops further spread of the infection. Take it only as prescribed and refrain from taking any other medicines along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.
Amoebiasis is an infection caused by a parasite named Entamoeba histolytica. It is often transmitted through contaminated food or water. Symptoms associated with Amoebiasis are not very common. However, in some cases where symptoms do occur, the severity may range from mild diarrhea to blood in stools (dysentery), intestinal inflammation, and pus in the liver (liver abscess). Malacure 80mg Drop is given along with other medicines for the treatment of the above manifestations. Awareness of the quality of food, water, and sanitation conditions can help to prevent an infection.
Side effects of Malacure 80mg Drop in children
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Loss of appetite
- Rash
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Upset stomach
- Photosensitivity
- Diarrhea
How can I give Malacure 80mg Drop to my child?
How Malacure Drop works
Quick tips
- When used long-term, your doctor may monitor the amounts of the different types of blood cells in your blood regularly. Inform your doctor if you have unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, fever, or a general feeling of tiredness.
- Take Malacure 80mg Drop with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset.
- Malacure 80mg Drop may make your child sensitive to sunlight. Take special care and use protective gear when your child is outdoors.
- Some self-care measures:
- Use of mosquito repellent creams, liquids, coils, mats, etc.
- Do not let water accumulate in the house as it may lead to mosquito breeding. Instead, you can put a small amount of Kerosene oil in the water. This floating oil helps to trap and kill mosquito larvae and dramatically reduce mosquito breeding.
- Screen the houses with wire mesh.
- Use bed nets at home while sleeping.
- Wear clothes that cover the maximum surface area of the body.
- Avoid spraying insect repellents on children. Lower their evening and night-time outdoor activity.
- When used long-term, the doctor may monitor the amounts of the different types of blood cells in your child’s blood regularly. Inform your doctor if you notice unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, fever, or a general feeling of tiredness in your child.
- Consult your doctor immediately if your child exhibits serious side effects such as rash, swollen glands, problems with body organs like liver, kidney, or heart.
- Keep Malacure 80mg Drop away from children. Accidental exposure may cause serious events. If a child takes this medicine by accident, get medical help right away.
- If your child develops a fever while in or after leaving a high-risk area, call the doctor right away.
- Malacure 80mg Drop is used for the prevention and treatment of malaria.
- Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset.
- Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:
- Wear light-colored 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 despite screening.
- It may cause a blurring of vision when you first start taking it. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
- Eye examination before and at 3–6 monthly intervals during use is required if patients are receiving Malacure 80mg Drop at continuous high doses for a longer duration.
- It may cause low blood sugar levels. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly, if you are diabetic.
- When used long-term, your doctor may monitor the amounts of the different types of blood cells in your blood regularly. Inform your doctor if you have unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, fever, or a general feeling of tiredness.
Safety advice

Kidney
However, prolonged use may impact kidney function in your child. The use of this medicine is not recommended in children with severe kidney disease.

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