Pyralfin 25 mg/500 mg Tablet
Lupin Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
18.75

USED FOR:
Malaria

COMPOSITION:
Pyrimethamine (25mg) Sulphadoxine (500mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti malarials

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Pyralfin 25 mg/500 mg 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.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Pyralfin 25 mg/500 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

It is not known whether Pyralfin 25 mg/500 mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Pyralfin 25 mg/500 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pyralfin 25 mg/500 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Pyralfin 25 mg/500 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pyralfin 25 mg/500 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.


Pyrimethamine   25mg

Uses of Pyrimethamine
Pyrimethamine is used in the treatment of malaria.

How to use Pyrimethamine
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.

How Pyralfin 25 mg/500 mg Tablet works
Pyrimethamine is a weak base that reaches high concentration within the malarial parasite and causes accumulation of toxic heme pigment, which kills it.

Side Effects:

Common Abnormal bruising, Abnormal skin pigmentation, Anemia, Change in blood test results, Dizziness, Headache, Vomiting, Weakness, Diarrhoea, Nausea.

Expert advice for Pyrimethamine

Pyrimethamine when given with sulphonamide, it should be given with folic acid (vitamin) supplement.
Do not use pyrimethamine if you are allergic to pyrimethamine or any other ingredient.
Do not take pyrimethamine if you have megaloblastic anemia due to folate deficiency.
Do not take pyrimethamine if you have kidney or liver problems; fits (seizures); depression; bone marrow problems; stomach or bowel problems (eg, malabsorption syndrome); phenylketonuria, or alcoholism.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Pyrimethamine is used for?
Pyrimethamine is used to treat toxoplasmosis and treat or prevent malaria infections along with other medicines

Q. How does Pyrimethamine work?
Pyrimethamine is an antiparasitic and works by killing the parasites or preventing their growth in the blood stream.

Sulphadoxine   500mg

Uses of Sulphadoxine
Sulphadoxine is used in the treatment of malaria and bacterial infections.

How to use Sulphadoxine
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.

How Pyralfin 25 mg/500 mg Tablet works
Sulphadoxine is an antibiotic. It stops the bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Skin rash, Allergic reaction.