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Mekofan belongs to the list of anti-parasitic, anti-infective, antifungal and antiviral drugs. The drug contains the main ingredients Sulfadoxine 500mg and Pyrimethamine 25mg. Adhering to the indications, the dose of Mekofan will help patients improve the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects.
1. What are the effects of Mekofan?
Mekofan is available in tablet form, packed in a box of 10 blisters x 3 tablets or a box of 1 bottle x 100 tablets. Mekofan is effective in the treatment of malaria.
2. Contraindications of Mekofan
Mekofan is contraindicated in the following cases:
Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Sulfadoxine and Pyrimethamine ingredients or any excipients in the drug. People with severe liver or kidney failure; Pregnant women in the last 2 weeks of pregnancy; Newborns and premature babies. Note: Contraindications here are absolute. Patients should not use Mekofan for any reason in case of contraindications. Any decision on dosage and how to take Mekofan should be made according to the doctor's prescription.
3. Dosage and how to use Mekofan
How to use: Mekofan drug is taken orally. Patients should swallow Mekofan tablets whole with water. Mekofan tablets should not be crushed, broken or chewed as this can increase unwanted side effects.
Reference dosage:
Treatment of malaria with a single dose. If prolonged treatment is required, the interval between each dose should be at least 8 days.
Adults: From 2 - 3 tablets. Children from 9-14 years old: Take 2 tablets. Children 4 - 8 years old: 1 tablet. Children under 4 years old: Take 1/2 tablet. Note: Mekofan dosage above is for reference only. The specific dose of Mekofan depends on the condition and the progression of the disease. To get the right dose of Mekofan, patients need to consult a doctor or medical professional.
How to deal with missed dose or overdose of Mekofan:
In case of forgetting a dose of Mekofan, it is advisable to supplement as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose of Mekofan and use a new dose. When using Mekofan drug overdose, the patient should stop the drug immediately and go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
4. Mekofan side effects
At therapeutic doses, Mekofan is well tolerated. However, during the use of Mekofan, patients may still experience side effects such as:
Stomach and intestinal disorders; Allergic reactions in the skin and blood (very rare). The side effects of Mekofan are still being analyzed and monitored in patients with the same experimental results. It is not possible to confirm that the above are all effects of Mekofan. However, based on that, the patient can prevent dangerous effects caused by side effects.
In rare cases, Mekofan may have complications or interactions that are not manifested, often with serious consequences. To protect their own health and avoid serious effects when taking Mekofan, patients should tell their doctor about any unusual signs. At the same time, you should carry out regular health check-ups according to the instructions of your doctor.
5. Precautions when using Mekofan
Care should be taken when trying to use Mekofan for pregnant women in the first 3 months. Before using Mekofan, patients and doctors must carefully check the risk of drug allergies. Especially if there is a history of allergy to the ingredients or to any of the excipients in Mekofan, it is necessary to find a more appropriate method. Absolutely do not use when Mekofan medicine has signs of discoloration, mold, watery or expired. Above is all information about Mekofan drug, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Note, Mekofan is a prescription drug, patients need to use the drug as prescribed by the doctor, absolutely do not self-treat at home.
