Mefloquine 250 MG Tablets
Mefloquine 250 MG Tablets

Composition:

Each Uncoated Tablets contains:

Mefloquine Hydrochloride USP 250Mg

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What Mefloquine Hydrochloride Tablet is and what it is used for..?

  • Mefloquine Hydrochloride tablets contain the active ingredient mefloquine.
  • Mefloquine Hydrochloride Tablet is used to treat malaria and to help prevent you from catching malaria.
  • Malaria is a life threatening disease and a major health risk for travelers visiting tropical
  • It occurs when small parasites are passed from one person to another by the bites of certain mosquitoes.
  • Mefloquine Hydrochloride Tablet is especially useful if you are travelling to countries where is a type of
  • Malaria which is particularly difficult to treat. No single medicine is effective against all malaria parasites.
  • The choice of a particular medicine depends on the sensitivity of the malaria parasites found in the area to be visited.
  • Your doctor will advise you whether Mefloquine Hydrochloride Tablet is suitable for the area to which you wish to go.

Malaria treatment

  • Please read the following section if you are taking the tablets to treat malaria.
  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine you need to take.
  • This will depend on your weight and whether you have been living in a malarious area.
  • Normally, you should not receive more than 6 tablets in total.
  • You may be advised to split the total dose into 2 or 3 smaller doses, 6 – 8 hours apart, to reduce the likelihood or severity of side effects.
  • If you take more Mefloquine Hydrochloride Tablet than you should, either for prevention or treatment
  • If you take too many tablets or someone else accidentally takes your medicine, contact your doctor, pharmacist or nearest hospital immediately.
  • If you forget to take Mefloquine Hydrochloride Tablet, either for prevention or treatment
  • If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible.
  • If it is nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and carry on as before.
  • Do not take a double dose.

How to store Mefloquine Hydrochloride Tablet..?

  • Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
  • Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is printed on the carton and blister foil after (EXP).
  • The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
  • Do not store above 30ºC.
  • Keep the blister in the outer carton in order to protect it from moisture.
  • Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.
  • Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use.
  • These measures will help protect the environment.
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