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Mefloquine is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mefloquine is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Mefloquine safe for pregnant women?
Mefloquine can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Mefloquine right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Mefloquine safe during breastfeeding?
Mefloquine is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Mefloquine on the Kidneys?
Mefloquine does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mefloquine on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Mefloquine on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Mefloquine on the Heart?
Side effects of Mefloquine rarely affect the heart.
Mefloquine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mefloquine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mefloquine habit forming or addictive?
Mefloquine is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Mefloquine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Mefloquine only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Mefloquine for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mefloquine
You can take Mefloquine with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mefloquine
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Mefloquine as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Mefloquine Hydrochloride
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 824-825