Falcigo-SP Kit (200 Mg+750 Mg+25 Mg)

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS2742

USA Brand Name

Lariam

Strength

200mg+750mg+25mg

Generic Name

Artesunate + Sulfadoxine + Pyrimethamine

Manufacturer

Zydus Cadila, India

## Falcigo-SP Kit (Artesunate, Sulfadoxine & Pyrimethamine)

## What Is The Generic Name For Falcigo-SP Kit:

Artesunate, Sulfadoxine & Pyrimethamine is the generic version for Falcigo-SP Kit

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Falcigo-SP Kit (Artesunate, Sulfadoxine & Pyrimethamine):

Lariam

## About Falcigo-SP Kit (Artesunate, Sulfadoxine & Pyrimethamine)

Falcigo-SP Kit contains three active ingredients, Artesunate, Sulfadoxine & Pyrimethamine, 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-SP Kit. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength :

Falcigo-SP Kit contains three active ingredients, Artesunate (200 mg), Sulfadoxine (750 mg) & Pyrimethamine (25 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-SP Kit (Artesunate, Sulfadoxine & Pyrimethamine):

Falcigo-SP Kit is used in the treatment in following conditions:

Malaria

## How Falcigo-SP Kit (Artesunate, Sulfadoxine & Pyrimethamine) Works:

Falcigo-SP Kit has three active ingredients; Artesunate, Sulfadoxine & Pyrimethamine. Artesunate & Pyrimethamine 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. Sulfadoxine is an antibiotic which stops the bacteria from forming folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication.

## Before You Use Falcigo-SP Kit (Artesunate, Sulfadoxine & Pyrimethamine):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Artesunate, Sulfadoxine & Pyrimethamine

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-SP Kit (Artesunate, Sulfadoxine & Pyrimethamine):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Falcigo-SP Kit (Artesunate, Sulfadoxine & Pyrimethamine):

You should not take Falcigo -SP Kit if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have Liver disease

Have folic acid deficiency

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-SP Kit contains three active ingredients, Artesunate, Sulfadoxine & Pyrimethamine, 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-SP Kit 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-SP Kit (Artesunate, Sulfadoxine & Pyrimethamine) to Be Used:

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

## How To Take The Falcigo-SP Kit (Artesunate, Sulfadoxine & Pyrimethamine):

Take Falcigo-SP Kit in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Read the label before use. Falcigo-SP Kit must be taken with food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Falcigo-SP Kit 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-SP Kit (Artesunate, Sulfadoxine & Pyrimethamine):

You are always advised to take Falcigo-SP Kit 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-SP Kit (Artesunate, Sulfadoxine & Pyrimethamine):

Nausea

Vomiting

Diarrhoea

Stomach upset

Feeling of fullness

Fatigue

Dizziness

Headache

Skin rash

Ecg changes

Mouth sore

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Falcigo-SP Kit. 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:

Chloroquine

Cyclosporine

HIV drugs

Mefloquine

Methenamine

Methotrexate

Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors

Penicillamine

Phenytoin

Primaquine

## Warning And Precaution:

Falcigo-SP Kit can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Fits

Blood dyscrasias

Bone marrow problems

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

Its use can make you more sensitive to sunlight. You must wear sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors

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-SP Kit 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-SP Kit at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Medicine should be intact and not damaged while storing.