Medicine Details
Altimef Tablet
Manufacturer: Allenge India
Salt Composition: Mefloquine (250mg)
Medicine Type: allopathy
Introduction: In Malaria Altimef Tablet 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 the 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.
Benefits: 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. Altimef Tablet is to be taken with food.
Description: Altimef Tablet is an antiparasitic medicine, used for the treatment of malaria. It works by killing the malaria-causing parasite and stops the infection from spreading. Altimef Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Some people may have stomach pain, abnormal dreams, chills, depression, and diarrhea, as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Inform your doctor if you ever had fits (seizures) or any problems with your kidney, heart, or liver.
How to Use: Altimef Tablet is an antiparasitic medication which treats malaria. It 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.
Safety Advice: If you miss a dose of Altimef Tablet, 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.
If Missed: strip of 6 tablets
Packaging: Strip
Packaging Type:
Primary Use: Malaria
Side Effects: Abnormal dreams | Anxiety | Chills | Depression | Diarrhea | Dizziness | Fever | Headache | Atrial arrhythmias (altered heart rate) | Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) | Itching | Loss of appetite | Muscle pain | Nausea | Rash | Ringing in ear | Vertigo | Visual impairment | Vomiting | Fatigue
Alcohol Interaction: CAUTION
Pregnancy Interaction:
Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Driving Interaction:
Kidney Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Liver Interaction: CAUTION