Larither Information

Larither, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule, Injection. Malaria are some of its major therapeutic uses.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Larither. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Larither as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Larither 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.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Larither is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Larither's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Larither related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Larither have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Larither with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Larither is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Larither Benefits & Uses

Larither is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Larither 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

Larither Related Warnings

Is the use of Larither safe for pregnant women?

Larither can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Larither, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Larither safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Larither on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Larither on the Kidneys?

Larither rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Larither on the Liver?

Larither is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Larither on the Heart?

Larither has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Larither with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Larither Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Larither

Is this Larither habit forming or addictive?

Larither is not addictive in nature.

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 Larither can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Larither should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Larither is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Larither Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Larither

Taking Larither with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Larither

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Larither as it can have severe side effects.

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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