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MEPHAQUIN LACTAB FILM COATED 6 TABLET -WASFATY
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Mephaquin Lactab Film Coated Tablets contain 250mg Mefloquine, an essential antimalarial drug used for both the prevention and treatment of malaria. Ideal for travelers to endemic regions, these tablets offer effective protection against this parasitic disease. Always consult your doctor for proper dosage and administration.
Mephaquin Lactab Film Coated Tablets: Your Trusted Antimalarial Solution
Mephaquin Lactab Film Coated Tablets, containing Mefloquine, are prescribed for the prevention and treatment of malaria, a serious mosquito-borne parasitic disease. This medication is especially crucial for travelers visiting malaria-endemic areas.
Benefits of Use:
- Effective Malaria Prevention: Provides reliable prophylaxis against various strains of malaria, making it suitable for travel to high-risk regions.
- Treats Acute Malaria: Can be used for the treatment of acute, uncomplicated malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum or Plasmodium vivax.
- Convenient Dosage: Often administered once weekly for prophylaxis, offering convenience for long-term travel.
How to Use:
- Mephaquin Lactab tablets should be taken orally with food and at least one full glass of water.
- For malaria prophylaxis, begin taking the tablets 1-2 weeks before entering a malaria-endemic area.
- Continue taking one tablet once weekly, on the same day each week, during your stay and for 4 weeks after returning from the area.
- For treatment of acute malaria, follow your doctor's specific dosage instructions, which may involve a higher dose administered over several days.
- Do not crush or chew the tablets.
Caution & Warnings:
- Before using Mephaquin Lactab, inform your doctor if you have a history of epilepsy, psychiatric disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety, schizophrenia), or severe liver impairment.
- Common side effects may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, and sleep disturbances. Serious side effects, though rare, can include psychiatric symptoms and neurological issues.
- Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how Mephaquin affects you, as it may cause dizziness or lightheadedness.
- Mephaquin is generally not recommended for individuals with a history of seizures or certain psychiatric conditions.
- Consult your healthcare provider for appropriate dosage and to discuss potential drug interactions, especially if you are taking other medications.
- Not recommended for children weighing less than 5 kg.
Ingredients:
- Active Ingredient: Mefloquine Hydrochloride 250 mg
- Excipients: (e.g., Lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, crospovidone, talc, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, macrogol) - Specific excipients may vary by formulation, consult package leaflet.
Product Details:
- Brand: Mephaquin
- Manufacturer: Mepha Ltd. (often associated with Novartis)
- Form: Film-coated tablets
- Strength: 250 mg Mefloquine Hydrochloride
- Package Size: 6 Tablets
- Administration Route: Oral
- Drug Type: Prescription only medicine (POM)
| Gtin | 10101100481700OOO |
|---|---|
| Recommended Sale Price | 28.05 |
| Is Wasfaty Product | No |
| Brand | MEPHAQUIN |
| Ingredient Name | MEFLOQUINE |
| SFDA Reg. No | 1-222-93 |
| IBC | 10101100481700OOO |
| Drug Type | Prescription |
| Scientific Name | Mefloquine Hydrochloride |
| Strength | 250 |
| Strength Unit | mg |
| Form | Film-coated tablet |
| Admin Route | Oral |
| Size | 6 |
| Size Unit | Tablets |
| Package Types | Blister pack |
| Package Size | 6 tablets per pack |
| Storage conditions | Store below 30°C |
| Refrigerator Storage | No |
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