Meflar 250mg Tablet

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Last updated on 13 Apr 2026 | 07:31 PM (IST)

Meflar 250mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medicine, used for the treatment of malaria. It works by killing the malaria-causing parasite and stops the infection from spreading.

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General Information

Contains

Mefloquine (250mg)

Marketer

Acron Pharmaceuticals

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Meflar 250mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

Some people may have stomach pain, abnormal dreams, chills, depression, and diarrhea, as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Inform your doctor if you ever had fits (seizures) or any problems with your kidney, heart, or liver.

Uses of Meflar Tablet

Malaria

Benefits of Meflar Tablet

Malaria
Meflar 250mg Tablet is an antimalarial medicine and 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 the 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.

Side effects of Meflar 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 Meflar

Abdominal pain
Abnormal dreams
Anxiety
Chills
Depression
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Fever
Headache
Atrial arrhythmias (altered heart rate)
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Itching
Loss of appetite
Muscle pain
Nausea
Rash
Ringing in ear
Vertigo
Visual impairment
Vomiting
Fatigue

How to use Meflar 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. Meflar 250mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Meflar Tablet works

Meflar 250mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medication which treats malaria. It 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.

Quick tips

Meflar 250mg Tablet should be taken with food to prevent a stomach upset.
Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
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 in spite of screening.
It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
Inform your doctor if you have kidney liver or heart disease.
Meflar 250mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach.
Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
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 in spite of screening.
If you vomit within 1 hour of taking the tablets, take another dose.
Inform your doctor if you have kidney liver or heart disease.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Meflar 250mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Meflar 250mg Tablet 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

Meflar 250mg Tablet 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

Meflar 250mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Meflar 250mg Tablet can cause dizziness, loss of balance and mental problems and this may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Meflar 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Meflar 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Use of Meflar 250mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Meflar with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Rifampicin (Oral Route)

Do not consume Mefloquine with Rifampicin. It may result in treatment failure. Please consult your doctor. Rifampicin may reduce blood levels of Mefloquine.

Severe

Rifampicin (Injection Route)

Do not consume Mefloquine with Rifampicin. It may result in treatment failure. Please consult your doctor. Rifampicin may reduce blood levels of Mefloquine.

Moderate

Sodium Valproate (Oral Route)

Do not consume Sodium Valproate with Mefloquine in case of a history of convulsions. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for convulsions and seizures and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Mefloquine may reduce blood levels of active form of Sodium Valproate.

Moderate

Ritonavir (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor the effects of Ritonavir along with your overall treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Mefloquine may reduce blood levels of active form of Ritonavir.

Moderate

Quinine (Injection Route)

To take Mefloquine, ensure a gap of at least 12 hours after taking Quinine. Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence.

Frequently asked questions

Who should not use Meflar 250mg Tablet?

Use of Meflar 250mg Tablet should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Meflar 250mg Tablet or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Meflar 250mg Tablet for the first time, consult your doctor.

What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Meflar 250mg Tablet?

Before starting treatment with Meflar 250mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any other health conditions like kidney- or heart-related problems. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Is Meflar 250mg Tablet safe?

Meflar 250mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

What if I forget to take a dose of Meflar 250mg Tablet?

If you forget a dose of Meflar 250mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Can I stop taking Meflar 250mg Tablet when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Meflar 250mg Tablet without consulting your doctor even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Therefore, for better and complete treatment, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

4- quinolinemethanols

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI MALARIALS

Action Class

Other Antimalarial Agents

Related lab tests

Malarial Falciparum & Vivax Antigen

Malarial Parasite Identification

Peripheral Smear Examination

Peripheral Smear for Malaria

References

Vinetz JM, Clain J, Bounkeua V, et al. Chemotherapy of Malaria. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1408-409.
Rosenthal PJ. Antiprotozoal Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 906-907.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 855-57.
Center for Global Health. Mefloquine. [Accessed 30 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Mefloquine. Nutley, New Jersey: Roche Laboratories. [Accessed 30 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Marketer details

Name: Acron Pharmaceuticals
Address: 38/2, Main Road, G.I.D.C., Naroda, Phase-I, Ahmedabad, Pin-382330, Gujarat, India.

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Meflar Tablet

Benefits of Meflar Tablet

Side effects of Meflar Tablet

How to use Meflar Tablet

How Meflar Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Rifampicin (Oral Route)

Rifampicin (Injection Route)

Sodium Valproate (Oral Route)

Ritonavir (Oral Route)

Quinine (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

Who should not use Meflar 250mg Tablet?

What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Meflar 250mg Tablet?

Is Meflar 250mg Tablet safe?

What if I forget to take a dose of Meflar 250mg Tablet?

Can I stop taking Meflar 250mg Tablet when I feel better?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Malarial Falciparum & Vivax Antigen

Malarial Parasite Identification

Peripheral Smear Examination

Peripheral Smear for Malaria

References

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Have issue with the content

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