Larimar Forte Information

Larimar Forte is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Other than this, Larimar Forte has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Larimar Forte depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Larimar Forte as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Larimar Forte normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

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

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Larimar Forte since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Larimar Forte are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Larimar Forte with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Larimar Forte is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Larimar Forte Benefits & Uses

Larimar Forte is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Larimar Forte 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 4 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Arteether (20 mg), Lumefantrine (120 mg)/Tablet, weight should be more than 35 kg
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 4 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Arteether (20 mg), Lumefantrine (120 mg)/Tablet, weight should be more than 35 kg
Adult	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 4 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Arteether (20 mg), Lumefantrine (120 mg)/Tablet, weight should be more than 35 kg
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 4 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Arteether (20 mg), Lumefantrine (120 mg)/Tablet, weight should be more than 35 kg
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Arteether (20 mg), Lumefantrine (120 mg)/Tablet, weighing 5 to 14 kg

Larimar Forte Related Warnings

Is the use of Larimar Forte safe for pregnant women?

Larimar Forte may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Larimar Forte again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Larimar Forte safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Larimar Forte as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Larimar Forte on the Kidneys?

Larimar Forte rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Larimar Forte on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Larimar Forte on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Larimar Forte on the Heart?

Larimar Forte may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Larimar Forte with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Quetiapine

Sotalol

Amiodarone

Moderate

Flecainide

Astemizole

Imipramine

Mefloquine

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Codeine

Larimar Forte Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Larimar Forte

Is this Larimar Forte habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Larimar Forte is addictive.

Larimar Forte Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Larimar Forte

Taking Larimar Forte with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Larimar Forte

Consuming Larimar Forte with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.