Biomal Information

Biomal, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Malaria.

The optimal dosage of Biomal 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.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Biomal can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Biomal normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Biomal has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Biomal's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

The section on Biomal contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Biomal may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Biomal is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Biomal Benefits & Uses
Biomal Dosage & How to Take
Biomal Side Effects
Biomal Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Biomal with Other Drugs
Biomal Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Biomal
Biomal Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Biomal Benefits & Uses

Biomal is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Biomal 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: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 80 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: day first take 80 mg twice daily, rest day take once daily
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 80 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: day first take 80 mg twice daily, rest day, take once daily
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.6 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: day first take 1.6 mg/kg twice daily, rest day take once daily
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: day first take twice daily, rest day take, once daily
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: day first take twice daily, rest day take, once daily

Biomal Related Warnings

Is the use of Biomal safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Biomal. It is best to stop taking Biomal immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Biomal safe during breastfeeding?

Biomal has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Biomal on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Biomal on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Biomal on the Liver?

Biomal is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Biomal on the Heart?

Biomal is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Biomal with Other Drugs

Biomal should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Biomal Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Biomal

Is this Biomal habit forming or addictive?

Biomal is not addictive in nature.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Biomal as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Biomal only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Biomal cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Biomal Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Biomal

It is safe to take Biomal with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Biomal

Taking alcohol with Biomal can be dangerous.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 829,830

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