Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Anglo-French Drugs & Industries Ltd
Active Ingredient	Pyrimethamine (25mg) + Sulphadoxine (500mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI MALARIALS
User Rating	4.2
User Reviews	737

FAQ

What if I miss my dose?

Take Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg as soon as you remember it. However, do not take it if it's almost time for your next dose. Also, do not take an extra dose to make up for your missed dose.

Can I stop taking Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

What if I don't get better after using Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

What if you forget to take Rimodar Kid Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg, 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.

Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg Tablet Reviews

Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg is a combination medicine that is prescribed to treat malaria. It fights against the infection by preventing the growth of the parasites inside the body.

Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg is a prescription medicine. It is to be taken with food and take it at a fixed time regularly. Take the medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. A missed dose should be taken as soon as you remember. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy.

Some common side effects of this medicine are headaches, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, weakness, indigestion, etc. You may also feel dizzy, thus it is advised not to drive or operate machinery. To overcome dizziness you should drink plenty of fluid. If any of the side effects get aggravated, contact your doctor immediately.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medication for any health conditions. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine.

How Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg Tablet Works

Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg is a combination of two medicines: Pyrimethamine and Sulphadoxine which treat malaria. Pyrimethamine is an antiparasitic medicine which works 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. Sulphadoxine is an antibiotic which stops the bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication.

How to Use Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg 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. Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg Tablet

In Treatment of Malaria: Malaria is a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg is an antimalarial medicine and is used to treat malaria. It kills the infection-causing parasite and stops the further spread of the infection in the body. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.

Uses of Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg Tablet

Treatment of Malaria

Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Liver ^CAUTION

Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg 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.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids and a healthy diet while taking the medicine.
Rimodar Kid 25 mg/500 mg must be taken with food at the same time every day.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how medicine affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking medication as it may cause increased side effects.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.