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Malex25mg+500mg

Rx
Generic:
Pyrimethamine + Sulfadoxine
Company:
The Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
Dosage form:
Tablet
Pack size:
Tablet
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৳ 4.10/unit

Pack: ৳ 4.10

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At a glance

Pyrimethamine + Sulfadoxine is a combination medicine used for the treatment of malaria. Pyrimethamine is an antiparasitic that increases haeme levels toxic to the malaria parasite, and Sulfadoxine is an antibiotic that stops bacterial folic acid production.

Indications
  • Malaria
Dosage

Adult Dose (Oral):

  • Malaria: 3 tablets (each containing 25 mg pyrimethamine + 500 mg sulfadoxine) as a single dose
Side effects

Common Side Effects:

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Fatigue
  • Feeling of fullness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Mouth sore
  • Skin rash
Precautions & warnings
  • May affect driving ability; do not drive if dizzy or drowsy
  • Avoid alcohol (excessive drowsiness)
  • Caution in kidney and liver disease
  • Caution in pregnancy and lactation
Pyrimethamine + Sulfadoxine — see the full informationPharmacology, precautions, pregnancy, overdose and the rest on the generic page
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.