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About Maladox 25mg/500mg Tablet

Pyrimethamine + Sulphadoxine is a combination of two medicines: Pyrimethamine and Sulphadoxine which treat malaria. Pyrimethamine is an antiparasitic medicine that works by increasing the levels of haeme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite.Pyrimethamine+Sulphadoxine is used in the treatment of malaria.

Uses of Maladox 25mg/500mg Tablet

Pyrimethamine+Sulphadoxine is used in the treatment of malaria.

Medicinal Benefits of Maladox 25mg/500mg Tablet

Pyrimethamine + Sulphadoxine is a combination of two medicines: Pyrimethamine and Sulphadoxine which treat malaria. Pyrimethamine is an antiparasitic medicine that 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. Sulphadoxine is an antibiotic that stops the bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication.

Directions for Use

• Pyrimethamine + Sulphadoxine must be taken with food at the same time every day.
• Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
• It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids and a healthy diet while taking the medicine.
• It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how the medicine affects you.
• Avoid consuming alcohol while taking medication as it may cause increased side effects.

• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Side Effects of Maladox 25mg/500mg Tablet

Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Feeling of fullness, Dizziness, Headache, Mouth sore, Skin rash

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