Maliago 250 Mg Tablet Information

Maliago 250 Mg Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Malaria.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Maliago 250 Mg Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Maliago 250 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Maliago 250 Mg Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Maliago 250 Mg Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Maliago 250 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Maliago 250 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Maliago 250 Mg Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Maliago 250 Mg Tablet in conditions like Porphyria. Other contraindications of Maliago 250 Mg Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Maliago 250 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Maliago 250 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Maliago 250 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Maliago 250 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Maliago 250 Mg 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
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Initial dose should be given 600 mg as a base, after 6 hours 300 mg base and for next 2 days 300 mg base OD
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Initial dose should be given 600 mg as a base, after 6 hours 300 mg base and for next 2 days 300 mg base OD
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Initial dose should be given 10 mg/kg as a base, after 6 hours 5 mg/kg base and for next 2 days 5 mg/kg base OD
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Initial dose should be given 10 mg/kg as a base, after 6 hours 5 mg/kg base and for next 2 days 5 mg/kg base OD
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Initial dose should be given 10 mg/kg as a base, after 6 hours 5 mg/kg base and for next 2 days 5 mg/kg base OD

Maliago 250 Mg Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Maliago 250 Mg Tablet is used -

Maliago 250 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Maliago 250 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Maliago should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Maliago 250 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Maliago. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Maliago 250 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Maliago. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Maliago 250 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Maliago can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Maliago 250 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Maliago can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Maliago 250 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Maliago 250 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Tramadol

Moderate

Ethambutol

Fluconazole

Ketoconazole

Levodopa

Maliago 250 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Maliago 250 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Eye Disorders
Epilepsy
Psoriasis
Hearing Loss
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Maliago 250 Mg Tablet

Is this Maliago 250 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Maliago 250 Mg Tablet is addictive.

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

After taking Maliago 250 Mg Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Maliago 250 Mg Tablet can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Maliago 250 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Maliago 250 Mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Maliago 250 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Maliago 250 Mg Tablet

There is no information on the effects of taking Maliago 250 Mg Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Maliago 250 Mg Tablet

Information about the interaction of Maliago 250 Mg Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. Package leaflet information for the user; Aralen® Chloroquine phosphate. Eighth Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2019

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 211

Maliago 250 Mg Tablet