Match Plus Information

Match Plus is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Match Plus also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Match Plus. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Match Plus can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Match Plus are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Match Plus's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Mild while nursing. In addition, Match Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Match Plus related warnings section.

The section on Match Plus contraindications lists all such conditions.

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

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

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

Match Plus Benefits & Uses

Match Plus is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Match Plus 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: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet,Initially 4 tablets as single dose, then 4 tablets after 8 hours
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 3 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet, dose should be given on according to weight
Adult	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet,Initially 4 tablets as single dose, then 4 tablets after 8 hours
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet,Initially 4 tablets as single dose, then 4 tablets after 8 hours
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet, dose should be given to patients having weight more than 5 kg

Match Plus Related Warnings

Is the use of Match Plus safe for pregnant women?

Match Plus may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Match Plus, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Match Plus safe during breastfeeding?

Match Plus may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Match Plus on the Kidneys?

Match Plus rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Match Plus on the Liver?

Side effects of Match Plus rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Match Plus on the Heart?

Match Plus has very mild side effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Match Plus with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Codeine

Match Plus Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Match Plus

Is this Match Plus habit forming or addictive?

Match Plus does not cause addiction.

Match Plus Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Match Plus

You can take Match Plus with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Match Plus

Taking alcohol with Match Plus can be dangerous.

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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

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 832-834

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