Falcyrid Tablet Information

Falcyrid Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. The alternative uses of Falcyrid Tablet have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Falcyrid Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Falcyrid Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Falcyrid Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Falcyrid Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Falcyrid Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Falcyrid Tablet related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Falcyrid Tablet contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Falcyrid Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Falcyrid Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Falcyrid Benefits & Uses
Falcyrid Dosage & How to Take
Falcyrid Side Effects
Falcyrid Related Warnings
Falcyrid Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Falcyrid
Falcyrid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Falcyrid Tablet Benefits & Uses

Falcyrid Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Falcyrid Tablet 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

Falcyrid Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Falcyrid Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Falcyrid can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Falcyrid right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Falcyrid Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Falcyrid on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Falcyrid Tablet on the Kidneys?

Falcyrid may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Falcyrid Tablet on the Liver?

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

Falcyrid has very mild side effects on the heart.

Falcyrid Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Falcyrid Tablet 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 Falcyrid Tablet

Is this Falcyrid Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Falcyrid Tablet has not been reported.

Falcyrid Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Falcyrid Tablet

It is safe to take Falcyrid Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Falcyrid Tablet

Taking alcohol with Falcyrid Tablet can be dangerous.