Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Contraindicated or not recommended.
As a precaution, kindly perform regular blood counts , and try to avoid excess sun exposure.
What is it used against?
It is used in the treatment of malaria.
Is this medicine available over-the-counter?
No, it is not. A doctor’s prescription is essentially required.
Why the completion of the entire treatment is always stressed upon?
Doing so makes the medicine more effective on your body and avoids the reoccurrence of the infection.
Should I double my dose in case all the symptoms fail to go off even after the completion of the entire treatment course?
You should inform your clinician immediately about this happening and discuss for an alternate rather than multiplying the doses.
What should I do in case I miss a dose?
Take the medicine as soon as you remember it or take the one scheduled next.
What should be done in case the side effects aggravate?
Inform your doctor immediately and get an alternate medicine instead.
Why it is essentially advised to take your meal along with the medicine?
Doing so nullifies the harmful effects of the medicine on stomach.
Does it cause any side effect on blood?
It has been reported to result in decreased blood count-anemia. Hence, a good meal is essentially advised while using this medicine.
How does this medicine work?
It works by killing the malarial parasite and hence its spread in the body.
What does this medicine treat?
It is used in the treatment of malaria.
Can I quit this medicine soon after I start to feel better?
Doing so result in infection relapse, so ensure to complete the prescribed dose essentially.
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