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Larimef Tablet- 6

Manufactured By Ipca Laboratories Ltd

Composition Mefloquine (250mg)

Package Size ( 6 Tablet in a strip )

Item requires a valid prescription

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MRP Rs 20.90

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Larimef Tablet- 6

Item requires a valid prescription

Manufactured By Ipca Laboratories Ltd

Composition Mefloquine (250mg)

Package Size ( 6 Tablet in a strip )

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Pharmacies (1)

MRP Rs 20.90

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₹16.30

Delivery: 3-4 Days (s)

Information about Larimef Tablet- 6

Interactions / Warnings:

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy interaction:

Larimef Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:

Consult your doctor before taking mefloquine if you have fits (seizures), any heart diseases or liver disorders.Seek immediate medical attention if you experience pain, burning, tingling, numbness in hands/feet and/or muscle weakness or problems in eyes or with vision after taking mefloquine.Do not drive or operate machinery while using mefloquine as it may cause dizziness and visual disturbances.Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Side Effects:

Abdominal pain, Abnormal dreams, Anxiety, Chills, Depression, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Fever, Headache, Altered heart rate, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Itching, Loss of appetite, Muscle pain, Nausea, Rash, Ringing in ear, Vertigo, Visual impairment, Vomiting, Fatigue.

How to use:

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. Larimef Tablet- 6 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it works:

Larimef Tablet is a weak base that reaches high concentration within the malarial parasite and causes accumulation of toxic heme pigment, which kills it.

Faq for medicine:

Q: Is Larimef safe?
A: Yes. Larimef is safe if used at the prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q: Is Larimef safe for babies?
A: It is not recommended for use in babies below 3 months and weighing less than 5 kg

Q: Is mefloquine an antibiotic/ a quinolone/ does it contain sulphur or sulfa/ contain quinine?
A: No. Mefloquine is an antimalarial drug with activity against malaria causing parasites. It is a quinine antimalarial and does not contain sulphur/ sulfa or quinolone

Q: Is mefloquine the same as doxycycline/ chloroquine?
A: No. Mefloquine is not the same as doxycycline or chloroquine. All three drugs have different mechanism of action and indications

Q: How does Larimef work?
A: Larimef is an antimalarial drug. It works by killing the malaria causing parasite by destroying the parasites at a crucial stage of development (asexual intraerythocytic stage)

Q: What does Larimef treat?
A: Larimef is used in the prevention and treatment of malaria

Q: Does Larimef cause insomnia?
A: Yes. Insomnia (difficulty falling asleep) is a common side effect of Larimef treatment

Q: Is Larimef safe for G6PD deficiency?
A: Yes. Studies have indicated that Larimef is safe for use in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency.