Ulteria Information

Ulteria is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Infusion. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Malaria.

The correct dosage of Ulteria 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Common side effects of Ulteria include Headache, Nausea or vomiting. While these are the most often observed Ulteria side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Ulteria are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Ulteria has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Ulteria related warnings talks about Ulteria's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Ulteria since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Ulteria have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Ulteria may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

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

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

Ulteria Benefits & Uses

Ulteria is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)
Parasitic Infections

Ulteria 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: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 4 mg/kg, then 2 mg/kg
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 4 mg/kg, then 2 mg/kg
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 4 mg/kg, then 2 mg/kg
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 4 mg/kg, then 2 mg/kg

Ulteria Related Warnings

Is the use of Ulteria safe for pregnant women?

Ulteria may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Ulteria, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Ulteria safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Ulteria. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Ulteria on the Kidneys?

Information about safety of Ulteria for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Ulteria on the Liver?

Ulteria has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Ulteria on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Ulteria with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Mefloquine

Pyrimethamine

Ulteria Contraindications

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

Allergy
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Ulteria

Is this Ulteria habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Ulteria.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Ulteria only as per medical advice.

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

Ulteria is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Ulteria Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ulteria

Taking Ulteria with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Ulteria

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ulteria with alcohol will be.

Unknown