Metakelfin 25mg/500mg Tablet 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.

Metakelfin 25mg/500mg Tablet is a prescription medicine. It is to be taken with food and 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 headaches, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, weakness, indigestion, etc. You may also feel dizzy, thus it is advised not to drive or operate machinery. To overcome dizziness 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 Metakelfin Tablet

Malaria

Benefits of Metakelfin Tablet

In Malaria

Malaria is an illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Metakelfin 25mg/500mg Tablet is used to treat malaria. However, this medicine should not be used to prevent malaria and should be taken only when prescribed by a doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit. This medicine makes you feel better within a few days of treatment. But, if you have a fever, chills, muscle pain, or headache soon after you finish your treatment, this could be a sign that you still are infected with malaria. Consult your doctor immediately if you notice any such symptoms.
Refrain from taking any other medicines or antacids 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 Metakelfin 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 Metakelfin

Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Fatigue
Feeling of fullness
Dizziness
Headache
Mouth sore
Skin rash

How to use Metakelfin 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. Metakelfin 25mg/500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Metakelfin Tablet works

Metakelfin 25mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Pyrimethamine and Sulfamethoxazole which treat malaria. Pyrimethamine is an antiparasitic medicine which 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. Sulfamethoxazole is an antibiotic which stops the bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Metakelfin 25mg/500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Metakelfin 25mg/500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Metakelfin 25mg/500mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
There may be a possibility of skin rash in the baby

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Metakelfin 25mg/500mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Metakelfin 25mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Metakelfin 25mg/500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Metakelfin 25mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Metakelfin 25mg/500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Metakelfin Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Metakelfin 25mg/500mg Tablet, 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

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Quick tips

Metakelfin 25mg/500mg Tablet must be taken with food at the same time every day.
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.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking medication as it may cause increased side effects.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI MALARIALS

Patient concerns

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

Which medicine use for Malaria? What is eating in Malaria?

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

The medicine depends upon symptoms and stage of disease

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

What if I don't get better after using Metakelfin 25mg/500mg Tablet?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Can I stop taking Metakelfin 25mg/500mg Tablet when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Metakelfin 25mg/500mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

What if I miss my dose?

Take Metakelfin 25mg/500mg Tablet as soon as you remember it. However, do not take it if it's almost time for your next dose. Also, do not take an extra dose to make up for your missed dose.

Related lab tests

Malarial Falciparum & Vivax Antigen

Malarial Parasite Identification

Peripheral Smear Examination

Peripheral Smear for Malaria

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