Synriam DT 37.5mg/187.5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Synriam DT 37.5mg/187.5mg Tablet is a combination of two antimalarial medicines. It is prescribed to treat malaria. It fights against the infection by preventing the growth of the parasites inside the body.
Synriam DT 37.5mg/187.5mg 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, loss of appetite, 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.
Synriam DT 37.5mg/187.5mg 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, loss of appetite, 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 Synriam Tablet DT
Benefits of Synriam Tablet DT
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. Synriam DT 37.5mg/187.5mg 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 Synriam Tablet DT
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 Synriam
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Loss of appetite
- Indigestion
- Cough
- Dizziness
- Headache
How to use Synriam Tablet DT
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Synriam DT 37.5mg/187.5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Synriam Tablet DT works
Synriam DT 37.5mg/187.5mg Tablet is a combination of two antiparasitic medicines: Arterolane and Piperaquine, which treats malaria. They work by increasing the levels of heme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Synriam DT 37.5mg/187.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Synriam DT 37.5mg/187.5mg 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
Information regarding the use of Synriam DT 37.5mg/187.5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Synriam DT 37.5mg/187.5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Synriam DT 37.5mg/187.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Synriam DT 37.5mg/187.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Synriam DT 37.5mg/187.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Synriam DT 37.5mg/187.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Synriam Tablet DT?
If you miss a dose of Synriam DT 37.5mg/187.5mg 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
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Synriam DT 37.5mg/187.5mg Tablet helps treat acute uncomplicated malaria.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:
- Wear light-coloured and covered clothing when outside after sunset
- Use insect repellent creams on parts of your body not covered by clothing
- Use mosquito repellants inside the rooms
- 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.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI MALARIALS
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Synriam DT 37.5mg/187.5mg Tablet
Once A Day
100%
What are you using Synriam Tablet DT for?
Malaria
100%
How much was the improvement?
Average
100%
What were the side-effects while using Synriam DT 37.5mg/187.5mg Tablet?
Loss of appet*
100%
*Loss of appetite
How do you take Synriam Tablet DT?
With food
100%
Please rate Synriam DT 37.5mg/187.5mg Tablet on price
Expensive
67%
Average
33%
FAQs
How long does it take for malaria symptoms to show?
Symptoms of malaria can develop as quickly as 7 days after you are being bitten by an infected mosquito. Typically, the time between being infected and the appearance of symptoms (incubation period) is 7 to 18 days. However, in some cases it can take up to one year for the symptoms to develop. Initial symptoms of malaria are flu-like which include feeling hot and shivery, muscle pains, vomiting, headaches and diarrhea.
How can you prevent yourself from getting malaria?
Malaria can be avoided by taking the right approach towards prevention. Avoid mosquito bites by using mosquito net, insect repellent and by covering your arms and legs. Check with your doctor whether you need to take malaria prevention tablets. If you do, make sure you take the right antimalarial tablets at the right dose, and finish the proper course of treatment. Seek immediate medical advice from the doctor if you have malaria symptoms.
Can I take Synriam DT 37.5mg/187.5mg Tablet if I have kidney disease?
Synriam DT 37.5mg/187.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients having an impaired kidney function. If the impairment is very severe then the use of this medicine should be avoided.
Can I take Synriam DT 37.5mg/187.5mg Tablet when I am pregnant?
No, the use of Synriam DT 37.5mg/187.5mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as it may harm your unborn baby. Seek proper advice from your doctor on using this medicine, if you are pregnant.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Synriam DT 37.5mg/187.5mg Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
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- Valecha N, Looareesuwan S, Martensson A, et al. Arterolane, a New Synthetic Trioxolane for Treatment of Uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum Malaria: A Phase II, Multicenter, Randomized, Dose-Finding Clinical Trial. Clin Infect Dis. 2010;51(6):684-91. [Accessed 30 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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- Piperaquine. Pomezia, Rome: Sigma-Tau Industrie Farmaceutiche Riunite. [Accessed 30 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Country of origin: India
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