Melar

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Melar Information

Melar is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. The alternative uses of Melar have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Melar is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Common side effects of Melar include Weakness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Melar as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Melar normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Melar's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Melar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Melar is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Asthma, Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Melar are listed in the contraindications section below.

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

You should also be aware that Melar is safe while driving, and is addiction.



Melar Benefits & Uses

Melar is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Melar 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: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: strength 25 mg pyrimethamine and 500 mg sulfamethoxazole
Geriatric
  • Disease: Malaria
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: strength 25 mg pyrimethamine and 500 mg sulfamethoxazole


Melar Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Melar is used -

Severe

Mild

Common

  • Weakness

Unknown

Melar Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Melar safe for pregnant women?


    Melar may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Melar again without your doctor's advice.

  • Is the use of Melar safe during breastfeeding?


    Melar has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

  • What is the effect of Melar on the Kidneys?


    Melar rarely harms the kidneys.

  • What is the effect of Melar on the Liver?


    Melar is rarely harmful for the liver.

  • What is the effect of Melar on the Heart?


    Melar is not harmful for the heart.



Severe Interaction of Melar with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Melar Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Melar

  • Is this Melar habit forming or addictive?


    Melar is not addictive in nature.

Melar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Melar


    It is safe to take Melar with food.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Melar


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



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1234-1236

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 705

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Bactrim™ (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Daraprim® (pyrimethamine)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 826-827



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