Common Decreased appetite, Headache, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Cough.

Expert advice for Falcinil Forte Injection
Do not start or continue the artesunate tablets and consult your doctor If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to artesunate.Do not start or continue the artesunate tablets and consult your doctor you are in first 3 months of pregnancy  or If you are breast feeding.Do not drive or operate machinery after taking artesunate because you may feel sleepy.

Q. What is artesunate amodiaquine/ Winthrop/artesunate injection?
These are trade names of artesunate containing products. It is used for the treatment of malaria. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q. Does artesunate contain sulphur?
No, it does not contain sulphur

Q. Where does Falcinil forte come from?
It is derived from Artemisinin tree.

Q. Is Falcinil forte banned in India?
No, it is available in India with doctor's prescription only

Q. Why is artesunate better than quinine?
Intramuscular or intravenous injection of artesunate has shown better treatment effects than quinine. Always consult your doctor regarding its use

Q. How does Falcinil forte work?
It acts by producing free radicals which kills the malarial parasite (Plasmodium)