Falcinil-LF 20mg/120mg Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
Active Ingredient	Artemether (20mg) + Lumefantrine (120mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI MALARIALS
User Rating	4.6
User Reviews	716

FAQ

Can I take Falcinil-LF 20mg/120mg while I am pregnant?

No, Falcinil-LF 20mg/120mg is considered to be harmful for women in their first trimester of pregnancy. The reason being, it increases the chances of fetal loss.

What should I know about the storage and disposal of Falcinil-LF 20mg/120mg?

It is advised to keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. It should be kept out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture.

How to take Falcinil-LF 20mg/120mg?

Take Falcinil-LF 20mg/120mg with food, exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This medicine is usually taken twice a day with a meal for 3 days, or as directed. On your first day of treatment, take your first dose with food, followed by your second dose 8 hours later. Then for the next 2 days, take one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening. Patients should be encouraged to resume normal eating as soon as food can be tolerated, since this improves the absorption of the medicine.

Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Falcinil-LF 20mg/120mg?

The use of Falcinil-LF 20mg/120mg is considered to be harmful for patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the active or inactive ingredients of the medicine. Caution is advised in patients with cases of severe malaria and in the first trimester of pregnancy.

What if you forget to take Falcinil-LF Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Falcinil-LF 20mg/120mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Falcinil-LF 20mg/120mg Tablet Reviews

Falcinil-LF 20mg/120mg is used for the treatment of malaria in both children and adults. It contains two medicines both of which belong to a group of medicines called antimalarials. However, it is not used to prevent malaria or to treat severe/complicated malaria (when the brain, lungs, or kidneys are affected).

Falcinil-LF 20mg/120mg works by killing the malaria-causing parasites thereby preventing further spread of the infection. It should be taken with food as this will help your body better absorb the medicine. Take it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not take more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. Complete the full course of treatment to make sure the infection is treated completely.

Headache, loss of appetite, weakness, joint pain, or muscle pain are some of the common side effects associated with this medicine. You may also feel dizzy after taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if these persist or worsen.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor about all the medicines that you may be taking for any other health conditions. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medicine unless prescribed by the doctor, as it may be harmful effects on the developing baby.

How Falcinil-LF 20mg/120mg Tablet Works

Falcinil-LF 20mg/120mg is a combination of two antiparasitic medicines: Artemether and Lumefantrine, which treats malaria. These medicines work by increasing the levels of haeme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.

How to Use Falcinil-LF 20mg/120mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Falcinil-LF 20mg/120mg is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Falcinil-LF 20mg/120mg Tablet

In Treatment of Malaria: Malaria is an infection that is transmitted by mosquito bites. Falcinil-LF 20mg/120mg effectively treats malaria by killing the malarial parasites. However, it should not be used to prevent malaria and should be taken only when prescribed by a doctor. This medicine makes you feel better within a few days of treatment. But, if you have fever, chills, muscle pain, or headache soon after you finish your treatment, this could be a sign that you still are infected with malaria. Consult your doctor immediately if you notice any such symptoms.Refrain from taking any other medicines or antacids 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 Falcinil-LF 20mg/120mg Tablet

Treatment of Malaria

Falcinil-LF 20mg/120mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Falcinil-LF 20mg/120mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Liver ^CAUTION

Falcinil-LF 20mg/120mg should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Falcinil-LF 20mg/120mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Falcinil-LF 20mg/120mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Falcinil-LF 20mg/120mg 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.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Falcinil-LF 20mg/120mg. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Falcinil-LF 20mg/120mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Falcinil-LF 20mg/120mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Quick Tips

It may cause fatigue and dizziness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:Wear light-coloured and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms in spite of screening.
Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
If you vomit within 1 hour of taking the tablets, take another dose.
Wear light-coloured and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
Inform your doctor if you have kidney, liver or heart disease.
It should be taken with food or drinks rich in fat such as milk.
Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.
You have been prescribed Falcinil-LF 20mg/120mg for the treatment of acute uncomplicated malaria that is resistant to other antimalarial medications such as chloroquine.
Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms in spite of screening.