Meflotas Tablet

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Meflotas Tablet

2 Tablet in 1 Strip
₹ 107
2 TABLET | 1 Strip
₹ 107
161 people have bought this recently

Meflotas Information

Meflotas, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Drops, Tablet. Malaria are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Meflotas has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Meflotas. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Meflotas side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Meflotas go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Meflotas's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Meflotas has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Meflotas related warnings section.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Meflotas are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Meflotas have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Meflotas is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.



Meflotas Benefits & Uses

Meflotas is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Meflotas 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: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1250 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 3 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Malaria
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1250 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 3 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Malaria
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 3 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Malaria
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 3 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Malaria
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 3 days
  • Special Instructions: Above 6 months old can take

Meflotas Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Meflotas safe for pregnant women?


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

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Meflotas safe during breastfeeding?


    Meflotas does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Meflotas on the Kidneys?


    Meflotas does not damage the kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Meflotas on the Liver?


    Meflotas is rarely harmful for the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Meflotas on the Heart?


    Meflotas has very mild side effects on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Meflotas with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Meflotas Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Meflotas

  • Is this Meflotas habit forming or addictive?


    Meflotas is not addictive in nature.

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


    After taking Meflotas, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Meflotas can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Meflotas should be used only after doctor's advice.

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


    There is no benefit of taking Meflotas for mental disorders.

    No

Meflotas Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Meflotas


    You can take Meflotas with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Meflotas


    Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Meflotas as it can have severe side effects.

    Severe


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Mefloquine Hydrochloride

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 824-825



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