Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg 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.
Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg 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.
Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg 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 Rimodar Kid Tablet
Benefits of Rimodar Kid 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. Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg Tablet 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 Rimodar Kid 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 Rimodar Kid
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Feeling of fullness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Mouth sore
- Skin rash
How to use Rimodar Kid 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. Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Rimodar Kid Tablet works
Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Pyrimethamine and Sulphadoxine 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. Sulphadoxine 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 Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg Tablet 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
Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Rimodar Kid Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg 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.
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Quick tips
- Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg 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.
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how medicine affects you.
- 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
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI MALARIALS
Patient concerns
User feedback
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FAQs
What if I don't get better after using Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg 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 Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg Tablet when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg 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 Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg 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.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Pyrimethamine+Sulphadoxine. Basel, Switzerland: F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Pyrimethamine. Research Triangle Park, North Carolina: DSM Pharmaceuticals; 2003. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- ScienceDirect. Sulphadoxine. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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