Malarbin 250mg Tablet

Quick info

Malarbin 250mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medicine used for the prevention and treatment of malaria. Malarbin 250mg 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. Stopping it early can result in treatment failure and increase the side effects too. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned. Take measures to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes like using insect repellent creams on parts of your body not covered by clothing. Spray mosquito repellent to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms in spite of screening. Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset. Some people may experience rash, headache, dizziness, and vomiting as side effects of this medicine. It may also cause stomach pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and nausea. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration.

How it works

Malarbin 250mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medication that 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.

Direction of 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. Malarbin 250mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Tips

• Wear light-colored 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 despite screening
• It may cause a blurring of vision when you first start taking it. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration
• Eye examination before and at 3–6 monthly intervals during use is required if patients are receiving Malarbin 250mg Tablet at continuous high doses for a longer duration
• It may cause low blood sugar levels. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly if you are diabetic
• When used long-term, your doctor may monitor the amounts of the different types of blood cells in your blood regularly. Inform your doctor if you have unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, fever, or a general feeling of tiredness

Side Effects

• Rash
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea