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Malacide25mg+500mg

Rx
Dosage form:
Tablet
Pack size:
Tablet

৳ 4.43/unit

Pack: ৳ 4.43

At a glance

Pyrimethamine + Sulfadoxine — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Pyrimethamine + Sulfadoxine is a combination medicine that is prescribed to treat malaria. It fights against the infection by preventing the growth of the parasites inside the body. Pyrimethamine + Sulfadoxine is a prescription medicine. It is to be taken with food and take it at a fixed time regularly. Take the medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. A missed dose should be taken as soon as you remember. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy. Some common side effects of this medicine are headaches, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, weakness, indigestion, etc. You may also feel dizzy, thus it is advised not to drive or operate machinery. To overcome dizziness you should drink plenty of fluid. If any of the side effects get aggravated, contact your doctor immediately. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medication for any health conditions. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine. Pyrimethamine + Sulfadoxine is a combination of two medicines: Pyrimethamine and Sulphadoxine which treat malaria. Pyrimethamine is an antiparasitic medicine which 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. Sulphadoxine is an antibiotic which stops the bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication.

Indications

• Malaria

Mechanism of action

Pyrimethamine + Sulfadoxine is a combination of two medicines: Pyrimethamine and Sulphadoxine which treat malaria. Pyrimethamine is an antiparasitic medicine which 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. Sulphadoxine is an antibiotic which stops the bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication.

Administration

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. Pyrimethamine + Sulfadoxine is to be taken with food.

Side effects

Common: • Nausea • Vomiting • Diarrhea • Fatigue • Feeling of fullness • Dizziness • Headache • Mouth sore • Skin rash

Precautions & warnings

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether Pyrimethamine + Sulfadoxine alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Food interactions

[CAUTION] Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Pyrimethamine + Sulfadoxine. Please consult your doctor.

Use in pregnancy

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Pyrimethamine + Sulfadoxine 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.

Use in lactation

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Pyrimethamine + Sulfadoxine is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Renal / hepatic impairment

[CAUTION] Pyrimethamine + Sulfadoxine should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pyrimethamine + Sulfadoxine may be needed. Please consult your doctor. [CAUTION] Pyrimethamine + Sulfadoxine should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pyrimethamine + Sulfadoxine may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Common questions

Having high fever and little chest congestion, college gave levatos 500mg one tablet for 3 days and crocin tablets. Temperature is still not coming down, temp rises to 102deg do dengue and malaria test Good evening sir.last 2days i have headache, cold and low fever. Last night and today morning I used Dolo650 tablet and citrizen tablet. But their are no result for me. Till im suffering same. So plz tell me which medicine I can use do malaria card test, widal & Dengue igg igm ns1 test Which medicine use for Malaria? What is eating in Malaria? The medicine depends upon symptoms and stage of disease Suffering from maleria since 10 days please give me prescription how do u know u have malariaand which type malaria u have I m suffering from malaria in my test malaria detect what should i do? For prescription medicines you need to go to a clinic Fever with shivering at evening only get blood checked for Malaria I have fever since last four days, I was prescribed zifi 200 and zerodol p by my doctor, but I started getting rashes, reactions, so the doctor stopped the meds, and said to have crocin only, now fourth day is over, fever comes down after having crocin then comes back again. Body ache, and headache is there, fever reaches 103, 103.8 easily every morning, have pain in my eyes also. Had zathrin 250 in the morning and at night today with crocin, my doctor suggested it on phone. What do I have? And why am I not getting better? What medication should I take? do malaria card test & widal From yesterday night onwards My body was warm and i ate a paracetamol and slept.Today morning the heat again comes and i consulted docto. he gave me some med but temp didnt went down.Now i went and got a injection.will i get the fever off because iam having an important clss tomorrow.Also my stomach is also not feeling gud. Advise-CBC, malaria antigen, widal

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.