Falcigo Plus Tablet (100 Mg+ 200 Mg)

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS2741

USA Brand Name

Lariam

Strength

100mg+200mg

Generic Name

Artesunate+ Mefloquine

Manufacturer

Zydus Cadila, India

## Falcigo Plus Tablet (Artesunate & Mefloquine)

## What Is The Generic Name For Falcigo Plus Tablet:

Artesunate & Mefloquine is the generic version for Falcigo Plus Tablet

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Falcigo Plus Tablet (Artesunate & Mefloquine):

Lariam

## About Falcigo Plus Tablet (Artesunate & Mefloquine)

Falcigo Plus Tablet contains two active ingredients, Artesunate & Mefloquine, which is used in the treatment of malaria. It is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores and must be taken by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Zydus Cadila, India is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Falcigo Plus Tablet. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength :

Falcigo Plus Tablet contains two active ingredients, Artesunate (100 mg) & Mefloquine (200 mg), which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Falcigo Plus Tablet (Artesunate & Mefloquine):

Falcigo Plus Tablet is used in the treatment in following conditions:

Malaria

## How Falcigo Plus Tablet (Artesunate & Mefloquine) Works:

Falcigo Plus Tablet has two active ingredients; Artesunate & Mefloquine. Artesunate & Mefloquine are antiparasitic medicines which work by increasing the levels of haeme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite & stops the infection from spreading.

## Before You Use Falcigo Plus Tablet (Artesunate & Mefloquine):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Artesunate & Mefloquine

You are not having any serious Disease

Your doctor must know about your medical history (about your Surgeries, all diseases, pre- existing disease and Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Falcigo Plus Tablet (Artesunate & Mefloquine):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Falcigo Plus Tablet (Artesunate & Mefloquine):

You should not take Falcigo Plus Tablet if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have Liver disease

Have heart disease

Have impaired kidney function

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to the Medicine

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

## Dosage:

Falcigo Plus Tablet contains two active ingredients, Artesunate & Mefloquine, which is used in the treatment of malaria. It is available in various strengths and substitutes and must be given on doctor’s prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Falcigo Plus Tablet at a fixed time with food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take this medicine regularly by time for better effects

## How Much Of The Falcigo Plus Tablet (Artesunate & Mefloquine) to Be Used:

As Falcigo Plus Tablet is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Falcigo Plus Tablet. Do not take the Medicine on your own and for longer time than recommended by doctor.

## How To Take The Falcigo Plus Tablet (Artesunate & Mefloquine):

Take Falcigo Plus Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Read the label before use. Falcigo Plus Tablet must be taken with food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Falcigo Plus Tablet is to be taken along with plenty of fluids or a light meal; heavy meal can delay medicine absorption and efficacy

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Falcigo Plus Tablet (Artesunate & Mefloquine):

You are always advised to take Falcigo Plus Tablet as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Medicine in smaller or larger amount or for longer than prescribed by your doctor.

## Overdose:

Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Symptoms like dizziness, confusion, increased heartbeat, tremor and sweating after taking the dose should be reported immediately. Emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if you are suspecting overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the medicine should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dosage of the medicine if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. Do not take double dosage of the medicine to make up for the missed dosage.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Falcigo Plus Tablet (Artesunate & Mefloquine):

Nausea

Vomiting

Diarrhoea

Stomach upset

Feeling of fullness

Fatigue

Dizziness

Headache

Skin rash

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Falcigo Plus Tablet. This can produce some undesirable effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always tell your doctor if you are on other medication or Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Amiodarone

Artemisinin

Chloroquine

Dihydroartemisinin

HIV drugs

Halofantrine

Mefloquine

Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors

Primaquine

Protease inhibitors

## Warning And Precaution:

Falcigo Plus Tablet can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Liver/ Kidney Diseases

It should be used with caution due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, fainting, and drowsiness

You must always consult your doctor to get best possible treatment when you are suffering from any of these conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

You must always read the information properly written on the leaflet of medicine.

You must always consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to dosage, time and strength of the medicine.

## Indications :

Falcigo Plus Tablet should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine for shorter or longer time than prescribed by the Doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Falcigo Plus Tablet at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Medicine should be intact and not damaged while storing.