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: Atrial Fibrillation Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Atrial Fibrillation Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Supraventricular Tachycardia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Supraventricular Tachycardia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Supraventricular Tachycardia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Flecainide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Flecainide is used -

Moderate

तेज धड़कन (सीने का फड़फड़ाना)

Mild

चक्कर आना (और पढ़ें - चक्कर आने पर करें ये घरेलू उपाय)
धुंधली दृष्टि
सिरदर्द
थकान
बुखार (और पढ़ें - बुखार कम करने के घरेलू उपाय)
दुर्बलता
कांपना या चौंक जाना

Common

सांस फूलना (और पढ़ें - सांस फूलने के घरेलू उपाय)
अनियमित दिल की धड़कन
घरघराहट

Flecainide Related Warnings

Is the use of Flecainide safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Flecainide.

Mild
Is the use of Flecainide safe during breastfeeding?

Flecainide is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Flecainide on the Kidneys?

Flecainide may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Flecainide on the Liver?

Flecainide is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Flecainide on the Heart?

Side effects of Flecainide rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Flecainide with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Alfuzosin

Clarithromycin

Mild

Albuterol

Flecainide Contraindications

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

Atrial Fibrillation
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Diabetes
Heart Failure
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Flecainide

Is this Flecainide habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Flecainide.

नहीं
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 Flecainide can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Flecainide only as per medical advice.

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

No, Flecainide is not used to treat mental disorders.

नहीं

Flecainide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Flecainide

You can take Flecainide with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Flecainide

Information about the interaction of Flecainide and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
3 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 532