Falcydol 40mg Capsule
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Skymax Laboratories Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Artemether (40mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Sesquiterpine lactones |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI MALARIALS |
| Action Class | Antimalarial- Artemisinin and derivatives |
| User Rating | 4.2 |
| User Reviews | 760 |
FAQ
Is Falcydol 40mg safe?
Falcydol 40mg is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
What if I forget to take a dose of Falcydol 40mg?
If you forget a dose of Falcydol 40mg, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Falcydol 40mg?
Before starting treatment with Falcydol 40mg, inform your doctor if you have any other health conditions like kidney- or heart-related problems. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Can I stop taking Falcydol 40mg when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Falcydol 40mg without consulting your doctor even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Therefore, for better and complete treatment, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration.
Who should not use Falcydol 40mg?
Use of Falcydol 40mg should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Falcydol 40mg or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Falcydol 40mg for the first time, consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Falcydol Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Falcydol 40mg, please consult your doctor.\n
Falcydol 40mg Capsule Reviews
Falcydol 40mg is an antiparasitic medication. It is used in the treatment of malaria. It is not used to prevent malaria or to treat severe malaria (where it has affected the brain, lungs or kidneys).
Falcydol 40mg should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food, preferably at a fixed time. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.
Common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, muscle pain, and joint pain. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests once a week for 4 weeks to detect the presence of malarial parasites.
Falcydol 40mg should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food, preferably at a fixed time. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.
Common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, muscle pain, and joint pain. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests once a week for 4 weeks to detect the presence of malarial parasites.
How Falcydol 40mg Capsule Works
Falcydol 40mg is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.
How to Use Falcydol 40mg Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Falcydol 40mg is to be taken with food.
Benefits of Falcydol 40mg Capsule
- In Malaria: Falcydol 40mg is an antimalarial medicine and is used to treat malaria, a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes. It kills the infection causing parasite and stops further spread of the infection. Take it only as prescribed and refrain from taking any other medicines along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.
Uses of Falcydol 40mg Capsule
- Malaria
Falcydol 40mg Capsule Side Effects
Safety Tips
Driving
UNSAFE
Falcydol 40mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Liver
CAUTION
Falcydol 40mg should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Falcydol 40mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Falcydol 40mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Falcydol 40mg should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Falcydol 40mg. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Falcydol 40mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Falcydol 40mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
- Inform your doctor if you notice flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, muscle pains and any changes in a heartbeat.
- You may be asked for a regular blood test once a week while taking this medicine.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Do not take this medicine if you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
- Falcydol 40mg should be taken with food or drinks enriched with fat such as milk.
References
- Artemether. East Hanover, New Jersey: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; 2009.
- Drugs.com. Artemether.
- Rosenthal PJ. Antiprotozoal Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 911.