Leoprime Kid 2.5mg Tablet

Treatment of Malaria

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Leoprime Kid 2.5mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medication that is used to treat malaria. It works by disrupting the parasite’s DNA. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.

Do not panic. If you forget to give a dose of Leoprime Kid 2.5mg Tablet, give it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and give the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects. In case of any confusion, do consult your child’s doctor.

Give Leoprime Kid 2.5mg Tablet with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset.

Never self-medicate your child as it can be dangerous to use Leoprime Kid 2.5mg Tablet without a doctor’s prescription.

Never share your child’s medicines with anyone else as they may cause harm.

Make sure you have enough medicine to complete the prescribed course.

Follow these self-care measures:Use insect repellent ointments on parts of your child’s body, not covered by clothing.Make sure your child wears light-colored and covered clothing.Tuck the mosquito net under the mattress to keep the mosquitoes out.Use mosquito repellant sprays everywhere inside the house to kill any mosquitoes entering the rooms.

Use insect repellent ointments on parts of your child’s body, not covered by clothing.

Make sure your child wears light-colored and covered clothing.

Tuck the mosquito net under the mattress to keep the mosquitoes out.

Use mosquito repellant sprays everywhere inside the house to kill any mosquitoes entering the rooms.

Q. What are the signs and symptoms of malaria?

Some children may experience irritability and drowsiness, accompanied by poor appetite and trouble sleeping at an early infection stage. Typical malarial signs and symptoms usually begin within a few weeks after being bitten by an infected mosquito. These usually start with shivering and chills followed by high fever. This is then followed by sweating and a return to normal temperature. The fever may either gradually rise over 1 to 2 days or spike very suddenly to 105°F (40.6°C) or higher.

Q. My child is having a G-6-PD deficiency. Is it safe to give Leoprime Kid 2.5mg Tablet?

No, do not give Leoprime Kid 2.5mg Tablet to your child if he or she is having G-6-PD deficiency as there is a risk of severe adverse reactions such as hemolytic anemia.

Q. When should I call my child’s doctor right away?

Long-term use of Leoprime Kid 2.5mg Tablet can cause abnormal heartbeat (QT prolongation) in your child. Call your child’s doctor right away if your child has a fast heartbeat (a heartbeat that does not feel normal).

Q. Where should I store Leoprime Kid 2.5mg Tablet at home?

Always follow the instructions mentioned on the label of the medicine bottle about the storage of Leoprime Kid 2.5mg Tablet. Ideally, you should keep Leoprime Kid 2.5mg Tablet at room temperature beyond the reach of the small children and pets. Do not freeze the medicine.

In Treatment of Malaria

Malaria is an illness characterized by fever, chills, shivering, and body aches. It is caused by parasites that enter the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Leoprime Kid 2.5mg Tablet kills the infection-causing parasite and stops the recurrence of symptoms. This further stops the spread of the infection in the community.Give Leoprime Kid 2.5mg Tablet to your child only as prescribed and refrain from giving any other medicines along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as that may affect the absorption of this medicine. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.

Leoprime Kid 2.5mg Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Skin rash

Dizziness

Abdominal cramp

Vomiting

Nausea

Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Leoprime Kid 2.5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Leoprime Kid 2.5mg Tablet is recommended.However, consult and thoroughly discuss any query with your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child.

Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Leoprime Kid 2.5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Leoprime Kid 2.5mg Tablet is recommended.However, consult and thoroughly discuss any query with your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child.

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