Svizunate 50 Tablet Information

Svizunate 50 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Malaria.

The optimal dosage of Svizunate 50 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Svizunate 50 Tablet are Headache, Nausea or vomiting. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Svizunate 50 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Svizunate 50 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Svizunate 50 Tablet's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Svizunate 50 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Svizunate 50 Tablet related warnings section.

Svizunate 50 Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Svizunate 50 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Svizunate 50 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Svizunate 50 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Svizunate Benefits & Uses
Svizunate Dosage & How to Take
Svizunate Side Effects
Svizunate Related Warnings
Svizunate Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Svizunate
Svizunate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Svizunate 50 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Svizunate 50 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)
Parasitic Infections

Svizunate 50 Tablet Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 4 mg/kg, then 2 mg/kg
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 4 mg/kg, then 2 mg/kg
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 4 mg/kg, then 2 mg/kg
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 4 mg/kg, then 2 mg/kg

Svizunate 50 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Svizunate 50 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Svizunate may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Svizunate again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Svizunate 50 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Svizunate. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Svizunate 50 Tablet on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Svizunate on kidney, information on safety of Svizunate for kidney is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Svizunate 50 Tablet on the Liver?

Svizunate is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Svizunate 50 Tablet on the Heart?

Side effects of Svizunate rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Svizunate 50 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Svizunate 50 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Svizunate 50 Tablet

Is this Svizunate 50 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Svizunate 50 Tablet does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Svizunate 50 Tablet can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Svizunate 50 Tablet only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Svizunate 50 Tablet for mental disorders.

No

Svizunate 50 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Svizunate 50 Tablet

It is safe to take Svizunate 50 Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Svizunate 50 Tablet

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Svizunate 50 Tablet with alcohol.

Unknown