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Mefto 250mg Tablet

Name: Mefto 250mg Tablet
SKU: strip of 4 tablets
Price: 190 INR
Availability: InStock

by Arvincare Pharma

Salt CompositionMefloquine (250mg)

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Introduction to Mefto 250mg Tablet

It is used for the treatment of malaria and prevent the malaria among people who visit different places where malaria can be common.

Safety Advice for Mefto 250mg Tablet

Moderate risk
High risk
Safe

Taken with the help of a doctor's recommendation before taking this medicine.

Dose adjustment is required to avoid impact on the kidney.

It can increase the risk of dizziness.

It can affect the driving ability.

There is no any side effect till now.

There is no any side effect reported till now.

How Mefto 250mg Tablet works

Mefloquine can help in treatment of mild to moderate cases of malaria that can cause by plasmodium falciparum as well as plasmodium vivax.

How To Use Mefto 250mg Tablet

Do not chew it.
Take proper dose as per doctor’s recommendations.
Finish the full course for proper effect.

Special Precautions About Mefto 250mg Tablet

Take advice from your doctor if you are allergic.
Avoid increased dose for fast recovery.

Benefits Of Mefto 250mg Tablet

In MalariaIt is effective in treatment of malaria.
It is effective in treatment of malaria. It is also effective to prevent malaria among person visiting place where malaria is common.

Side Effects Of Mefto 250mg Tablet

Abdominal pain
Abnormal dreams
Anxiety
Chills
Depression
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Fever
Headache
Atrial arrhythmias (altered heart rate)
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Itching
Loss of appetite
Muscle pain
Nausea
Rash
Ringing in ear
Vertigo
Visual impairment
Vomiting
Fatigue

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What If I Missed A Dose Of Mefto 250mg Tablet

In case you miss the dose, then you can take the dose accordingly.
If it's too late then follow the next dose time and follow accordingly.
Don’t double your dose to manage the previous dose, it can cause toxicity.

Health And Lifestyle

You should take physical exercise for minimum 30 minutes. Take healthy diet for better and healthy body.

Drug Interaction

Ziprasidone
Quinidine
Phenytoin
Quinine
Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole

Drug Food Interaction

Disease Explanation

Malaria refers to a life-threatening disease can occur due to parasite and can be transmitted to human through infected mosquito bite.

FAQ's on Mefto 250mg Tablet

Is Mefto safe for G6PD deficiency?

Yes. Studies have indicated that Mefto is safe for use in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency.

How does Mefto work?

Mefto is an antimalarial drug. It works by killing the malaria causing parasite by destroying the parasites at a crucial stage of development (asexual intraerythocytic stage)

Is mefloquine the same as doxycycline/ chloroquine?

No. Mefloquine is not the same as doxycycline or chloroquine. All three drugs have different mechanism of action and indications

Is mefloquine an antibiotic/ a quinolone/ does it contain sulphur or sulfa/ contain quinine?

No. Mefloquine is an antimalarial drug with activity against malaria causing parasites. It is a quinine antimalarial and does not contain sulphur/ sulfa or quinolone

Does Mefto cause insomnia?

Yes. Insomnia (difficulty falling asleep) is a common side effect of Mefto treatment

Is Mefto safe for babies?

It is not recommended for use in babies below 3 months and weighing less than 5 kg

What does Mefto treat?

Mefto is used in the prevention and treatment of malaria

Is Mefto safe?

Yes. Mefto is safe if used at the prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Written By

Nish Kumar

B.Pharma + MBA

Content Updated on

Tuesday, 8 October, 2024

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