Falcinil Information

Falcinil is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Malaria are some of its major therapeutic uses.

The optimal dosage of Falcinil is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Falcinil include Headache, Nausea or vomiting. Some other side effects of Falcinil have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Falcinil are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Falcinil's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Falcinil's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Falcinil since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Falcinil contraindications section.

Besides this, Falcinil may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Falcinil is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Falcinil Benefits & Uses
Falcinil Dosage & How to Take
Falcinil Side Effects
Falcinil Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Falcinil with Other Drugs
Falcinil Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Falcinil
Falcinil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Falcinil Benefits & Uses

Falcinil is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)
Parasitic Infections

Falcinil Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 2.4 mg/Kg followed by 1.2 mg/Kg at 12 and 24 hours then 1.2 mg/Kg daily for 6 days.
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 2.4 mg/Kg followed by 1.2 mg/Kg at 12 and 24 hours then 1.2 mg/Kg daily for 6 days
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 2 mg/Kg followed by 1 mg/Kg at 12 and 24 hours then 1 mg/Kg daily for 6 days

Falcinil Related Warnings

Is the use of Falcinil safe for pregnant women?

Falcinil can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Falcinil, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Falcinil safe during breastfeeding?

Falcinil may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Falcinil, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Falcinil.

Moderate
What is the effect of Falcinil on the Kidneys?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Falcinil on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Falcinil will cause side effects on kidney or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Falcinil on the Liver?

Falcinil may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Falcinil on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Falcinil on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Falcinil with Other Drugs

Falcinil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Mefloquine

Pyrimethamine

Falcinil Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Falcinil unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Falcinil

Is this Falcinil habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Falcinil is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Falcinil. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Falcinil should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Falcinil in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Falcinil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Falcinil

It is safe to take Falcinil with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Falcinil

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Falcinil with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 830

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