Laveran Tablet
Laveran Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Laveran Tablet
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Laveran Tablet is an antiparasitic medicine, used for the treatment of malaria. It works by killing the malaria causing parasite and stops the infection from spreading.
Laveran Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, oral ulcers, headache, abdominal pain, cough, vomiting, nausea, weakness, weight loss, dizziness, and itching. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Inform your doctor if you ever had fits (seizures) or have any problems with your kidney, heart, or liver.
03Uses
Malaria
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Laveran Tablet is to be taken with food.
05How It Works
Laveran Tablet is an antiparasitic medication which treats malaria. It works by increasing the levels of haeme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.
06Benefits
In Malaria
Laveran Tablet is an antimalarial medicine and is used to treat malaria, a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes. It kills the infection causing parasite and stops further spread of the infection. Take it only as prescribed and refrain from taking any other medicines along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.
07Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Itching
Dizziness
Weight loss
Weakness
Nausea
Vomiting
Cough
Abdominal pain
Headache
Mouth ulcer
Diarrhea
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Laveran Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Laveran Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CAUTION
Laveran Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving:SAFE
Laveran Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CAUTION
Laveran Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Laveran Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Laveran Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Laveran Tablet should be taken with food to prevent a stomach upset.
Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms in spite of screening.
Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.
Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms in spite of screening.
If you vomit within 1 hour of taking the tablets, take another dose.
Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
References
Sources and references
Vinetz JM, Clain J, Bounkeua V, et al. Chemotherapy of Malaria. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1400-402.
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