Malasulf Forte 37.5mg/750mg 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.

Malasulf Forte 37.5mg/750mg 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, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, weakness, indigestion, 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 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 Malasulf Forte Tablet

Treatment of Malaria

Benefits of Malasulf Forte 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. Malasulf Forte 37.5mg/750mg 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 Malasulf Forte 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 Malasulf Forte

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Feeling of fullness
Dizziness
Headache
Mouth sore
Skin rash

How to use Malasulf Forte 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. Malasulf Forte 37.5mg/750mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Malasulf Forte Tablet works

Malasulf Forte 37.5mg/750mg 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Malasulf Forte 37.5mg/750mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Malasulf Forte 37.5mg/750mg 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Malasulf Forte 37.5mg/750mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Malasulf Forte 37.5mg/750mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Malasulf Forte 37.5mg/750mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Malasulf Forte 37.5mg/750mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Malasulf Forte 37.5mg/750mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Malasulf Forte 37.5mg/750mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Malasulf Forte Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Malasulf Forte 37.5mg/750mg 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.

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Quick tips

Malasulf Forte 37.5mg/750mg Tablet must be taken with food at the same time every day.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
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 medicine affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking medication as it may cause increased side effects.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI MALARIALS

Patient concerns

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

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

The medicine depends upon symptoms and stage of disease

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

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

FAQs

What if I don't get better after using Malasulf Forte 37.5mg/750mg Tablet?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Can I stop taking Malasulf Forte 37.5mg/750mg Tablet when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Malasulf Forte 37.5mg/750mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

What if I miss my dose?

Take Malasulf Forte 37.5mg/750mg Tablet as soon as you remember it. However, do not take it if it's almost time for your next dose. Also, do not take an extra dose to make up for your missed dose.

Related lab tests

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References

Pyrimethamine+Sulphadoxine. Basel, Switzerland: F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Pyrimethamine. Research Triangle Park, North Carolina: DSM Pharmaceuticals; 2003. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
ScienceDirect. Sulphadoxine. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Malasulf Forte 37.5mg/750mg Tablet

Product introduction

Uses of Malasulf Forte Tablet

Benefits of Malasulf Forte Tablet

In Treatment of Malaria

Side effects of Malasulf Forte Tablet

Common side effects of Malasulf Forte

How to use Malasulf Forte Tablet

How Malasulf Forte Tablet works

Safety advice

What if you forget to take Malasulf Forte Tablet?

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

FAQs

What if I don't get better after using Malasulf Forte 37.5mg/750mg Tablet?

Can I stop taking Malasulf Forte 37.5mg/750mg Tablet when I feel better?

What if I miss my dose?

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