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Falcinil Lfx
Composition for Falcinil Lfx Products
Falcinil Lfx Products are primarily used for
MalariaAbout Falcinil Lfx Products
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Falcinil Lfx Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Falcinil Lfx are Headache, Dizziness, Weakness, Joint pain, Muscle pain, Decreased appetite, Fever, Cough, Vomiting, Nausea, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Palpitations, Fatigue, General discomfort, Hepatomegaly (enlarged liver), Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Inflammation of the nose, Rash, Itching.
How Falcinil Lfx Products work
Artemether + Lumefantrine is a combination of two antiparasitic medicines: Artemether + Lumefantrine1 and Artemether + Lumefantrine2, which treats malaria. These medicines work 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.
In Depth Information for Falcinil Lfx Products
- You have been prescribed Falcinil Lfx for the treatment of acute uncomplicated malaria that is resistant to other antimalarial medications such as chloroquine.
- 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.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- It should be taken with food or drinks rich in fat such as milk.
- It may cause fatigue and dizziness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
- If you vomit within 1 hour of taking the tablets, take another dose.
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney, liver or heart disease.
Patient Concerns about Falcinil Lfx Products
Frequently asked questions about Falcinil Lfx Products
Frequently asked questions about Falcinil Lfx Products
Q. How to take Falcinil Lfx 80 mg/480 mg Tablet?
Take Falcinil Lfx 80 mg/480 mg Tablet with food, exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This medicine is usually taken twice a day with a meal for 3 days, or as directed. On your first day of treatment, take your first dose with food, followed by your second dose 8 hours later. Then for the next 2 days, take one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening. Patients should be encouraged to resume normal eating as soon as food can be tolerated, since this improves the absorption of the medicine.
Q. Can I take Falcinil Lfx 80 mg/480 mg Tablet while I am pregnant?
No, Falcinil Lfx 80 mg/480 mg Tablet is considered to be harmful for women in their first trimester of pregnancy. The reason being, it increases the chances of fetal loss.
Q. Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Falcinil Lfx 80 mg/480 mg Tablet?
The use of Falcinil Lfx 80 mg/480 mg Tablet is considered to be harmful for patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the active or inactive ingredients of the medicine. Caution is advised in patients with cases of severe malaria and in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Q. What should I know about the storage and disposal of Falcinil Lfx 80 mg/480 mg Tablet?
It is advised to keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. It should be kept out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture.