Shield Injection

Shield Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self administer. It is given in cases where oral administration is not possible.

Some people may experience headaches, dizziness, muscle pain, and joint pain as side effects of this medicine. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests once a week for 4 weeks to detect the presence of malarial parasites.

• Malaria

• Shield Injection should be injected under the supervision of a doctor.
• Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
• It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
• Do not take this medicine if you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
• Inform your doctor if you notice flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, muscle pains and any changes in a heartbeat.
• You may be asked for a regular blood test once a week while taking this medicine. 
• Shield Injection should be taken with food or drinks enriched with fat such as milk.
• Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
• It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
• Do not take this medicine if you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
• Inform your doctor if you notice flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, muscle pains and any changes in a heartbeat.
• You may be asked for a regular blood test once a week while taking this medicine.