Famal Kit

Description

Famal Kit 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. Famal Kit 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. While on this medicine, some people may experience weakness, nausea, headache, mouth sore, etc. as its side effects. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics (especially sulpha medicines) or have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may monitor you with regular blood and urine tests during treatment.

Introduction

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. Famal Kit 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.

Benefits

Famal Kit is a combination of three medicines: Artesunate, Sulphadoxine and Pyrimethamine which treat malaria. Artesunate and Pyrimethamine are antiparasitic medicines which 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. Sulphadoxine is an antibiotic which stops the bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication.

How to use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Famal Kit is to be taken with food.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Famal Kit. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Famal Kit 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 : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Famal Kit is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Famal Kit may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : CAUTION - Famal Kit should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Famal Kit may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - Famal Kit should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Famal Kit may be needed. Please consult your doctor.