Leoprime Kid 2.5mg Tablet
Leoprime Kid 2.5mg Tablet
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
03Uses
Treatment of Malaria
04How It Works
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.
05What If You Miss A Dose?
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.
06Benefits
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.
07Side Effects
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
08Safety Information
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.
09Drug Tips
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.
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. 1409-410.
Rosenthal PJ. Antiprotozoal Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 907-908.
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