FALCINIL AQ TABLET 100 MG/306 MG
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Product introduction
FALCINIL AQ TABLET 100 MG/306 MG 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.
FALCINIL AQ TABLET 100 MG/306 MG is a prescription medicine. It can be taken with or without food, but 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 loss of appetite, stomach pain, nausea, weakness, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), etc. You may also feel sleepy, thus it is advised not to drive or operate machinery. To overcome sleepiness 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.
FALCINIL AQ TABLET 100 MG/306 MG is a prescription medicine. It can be taken with or without food, but 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 loss of appetite, stomach pain, nausea, weakness, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), etc. You may also feel sleepy, thus it is advised not to drive or operate machinery. To overcome sleepiness 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 Falcinil AQ Tablet
Benefits of Falcinil AQ 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. FALCINIL AQ TABLET 100 MG/306 MG 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 Falcinil AQ 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 Falcinil AQ
- Sleepiness
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Weakness
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Cough
How to use Falcinil AQ 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. FALCINIL AQ TABLET 100 MG/306 MG may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Falcinil AQ Tablet works
FALCINIL AQ TABLET 100 MG/306 MG is a combination of two medicines: Artesunate and Amodiaquine. Artesunate acts by producing free radicals within the malarial parasite, which kills it. Amodiaquine is a weak base that reaches high concentration within the malarial parasite and causes accumulation of toxic heme pigment, which kills it.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with FALCINIL AQ TABLET 100 MG/306 MG. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
FALCINIL AQ TABLET 100 MG/306 MG 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
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Information regarding the use of FALCINIL AQ TABLET 100 MG/306 MG during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether FALCINIL AQ TABLET 100 MG/306 MG alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of FALCINIL AQ TABLET 100 MG/306 MG in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of FALCINIL AQ TABLET 100 MG/306 MG in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Falcinil AQ Tablet?
If you miss a dose of FALCINIL AQ TABLET 100 MG/306 MG, 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Take your medication timely to maintain steady levels in your body.
- 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 the medicine affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking medication as it may cause increased side effects.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI MALARIALS
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- Temple WA, Smith NA. Amodiaquine Hydrochloride. INCHEM; 1993. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Country of origin: India
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