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.

Uses of Falcinil AQ Tablet

Treatment of Malaria

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.

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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Falcinil AQ Tablet

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

Therapeutic Class

ANTI MALARIALS

Patient concerns

Whether falcinil can be given with traxol & tubroneg

Dr. Ankur Gupta

Internal Medicine

1. Falcinil is an antimalarials 2. Traxol is an broad spectrum antibiotic 3. Tobroneg is again an antibiotic which cover gram neg infections 4. Yes they all be given together in correct dosage

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

Related lab tests

Malarial Falciparum & Vivax Antigen

Malarial Parasite Identification

Peripheral Smear Examination

Peripheral Smear for Malaria

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