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FM Plus Tablet 6's is used to treat and prevent malaria. It contains Artemether and Lumefantrine, which interfere with the Plasmodium parasite's growth in the red blood cells of the human body. It is a combination medicine used to treat non-severe malaria caused by a parasite called Plasmodium falciparum. It may cause common side effects, such as headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, weakness, fever, chills, tiredness, muscle or joint pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, cough, and trouble sleeping. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Unicure Remedies Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About FM Plus Tablet 6's

FM Plus Tablet 6's belongs to the class of 'anti-malarial drugs', primarily used to treat and prevent malaria. Malaria is a disease caused by a plasmodium parasite, transmitted by the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. When an infected mosquito bites a healthy person, it sends the 'Plasmodium parasite' into the bloodstream, which affects the red blood cells and liver cells. Malaria symptoms typically begin 10 days to 4 weeks after infection. They include chills, high fever, profuse sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, anaemia, muscle pain, convulsions, coma and bloody stools.

FM Plus Tablet 6's contains two medicines, namely: Artemether and Lumefantrine. These are anti-malarial drugs that interfere with the Plasmodium parasite's growth in the red blood cells of the human body. FM Plus Tablet 6's is a combination that is used to treat non-severe malaria caused by a parasite called 'Plasmodium falciparum,' and other Plasmodium species. It works by inhibiting nucleic acid and protein synthesis in Plasmodium falciparum. Artemether is known to reduce parasite biomass, and Lumefantrine eliminates residual parasites.

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on your medical condition. Common side effects of FM Plus Tablet 6's include headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, weakness, fever, chills, tiredness, muscle/joint pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, cough and trouble sleeping. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary from person to person. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

Before using FM Plus Tablet 6's, inform your doctor if you have recently used any prescription and non-prescription medications, including other anti-malarial or antibiotic drugs. Let your doctor know if you are allergic to FM Plus Tablet 6's or its components. Inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems, severe heart diseases or electrolyte imbalance. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother. Avoiding alcohol is recommended to rule out any possibility of side effects.

Uses of FM Plus Tablet 6's

FM Plus Tablet 6's is used in the treatment of malaria. The detailed uses of FM Plus Tablet 6's are as follows:

  • Malaria Treatment: FM Plus Tablet 6's is frequently used to treat and prevent malaria, especially in regions where the parasite that causes the disease is resistant to other drugs.
  • Prevention of Some Autoimmune illnesses: It can be used to avoid flare-ups in people with autoimmune diseases, which helps them manage their conditions over the long term.

Key Benefits

FM Plus Tablet 6's contains two anti-malarial drugs, namely: Artemether and Lumefantrine. It is a combination that treats non-severe malaria caused by a parasite called 'Plasmodium falciparum', and other Plasmodium species. It interferes with the growth of Plasmodium parasites in the red blood cells of the human body. FM Plus Tablet 6's works by inhibiting nucleic acid and protein synthesis in Plasmodium falciparum. Artemether reduces parasite biomass, and Lumefantrine eliminates residual parasites.

Directions for Use

  • FM Plus Tablet 6's can be taken with food to help reduce the risk of stomach upset.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow FM Plus Tablet 6's as a whole with a glass of water. For patients such as infants and children who cannot swallow tablets, crush the tablet and mix it with 1 to 2 teaspoons of water in a clean container, then administer it.
  • Rinse the container with more water and swallow the contents. You can also give the crushed tablet preparation with food or drink, such as milk, formula, pudding, broth, and porridge.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

How FM Plus Tablet 6's Works

FM Plus Tablet 6's contains two medicines, namely: Artemether and Lumefantrine. These are anti-malarial drugs that interfere with the Plasmodium parasite's growth in the red blood cells of the human body. FM Plus Tablet 6's is a combination that is used to treat non-severe malaria caused by a parasite called 'Plasmodium falciparum,' and other Plasmodium species. It works by inhibiting nucleic acid and protein synthesis in Plasmodium falciparum. Artemether is known to reduce parasite biomass, and Lumefantrine eliminates residual parasites.
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Alcohol

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Avoid alcohol while using FM Plus Tablet 6's since it can worsen your side effects.

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Pregnancy

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FM Plus Tablet 6's is not recommended during the first three months of pregnancy. Your doctor may recommend other alternative medications. Please seek medical advice if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

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FM Plus Tablet 6's is not recommended during breastfeeding. Once you have completed the course, you should wait at least one week before starting to breastfeed again. Please consult your doctor before taking FM Plus Tablet 6's.

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Driving

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FM Plus Tablet 6's may cause you to feel sleepy, dizzy, or generally weak. In such cases, do not drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Close monitoring of patients with liver disease while they are treated with FM Plus Tablet 6's is required. Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver disease before using FM Plus Tablet 6's.

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Kidney

Caution

Therapy with FM Plus Tablet 6's is to be cautiously administered in patients with renal impairment. Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney disease before using FM Plus Tablet 6's.

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Children

Caution

Your doctor will decide the dose based on your child's age and body weight.

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Heart

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This medicine is not recommended in cardiac patients due to its adverse effects. However, if prescribed extreme caution should be exercised.

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Geriatrics

Caution

FM Plus Tablet 6's can be given in elderly patients with caution and only if prescribed by the doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of FM Plus Tablet 6's

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of FM Plus Tablet 6's as it may cause an overdose. The symptoms of overdose include fainting, severe dizziness and irregular or slow heartbeat. If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take nutritious food, including fresh fruits and vegetables, which helps in recovering from malaria fever.
  • During malarial fever, the patient may experience a loss of appetite. In such cases, drink glucose water, fresh fruit juices and coconut water.
  • Include high-fibre foods like green, leafy vegetables and fruits to aid digestion.
  • Take proper rest to help your body relax and recover more quickly.
  • Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for FM Plus Tablet 6's to start to work: The time required for FM Plus Tablet 6's to show its action is unknown. The time for which the effects of FM Plus Tablet 6's last: The duration of action for FM Plus Tablet 6's is unknown.

What if you forget to take FM Plus Tablet 6's

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the regular time. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you use any antibiotic drugs or have recently undergone treatment with other anti-malarial drugs. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems, malarial infection of the brain, lungs or kidneys, severe heart diseases and electrolyte imbalance. It is essential to inform your doctor if you have hypokalemia (low potassium levels) or hypomagnesemia (low magnesium levels) before starting FM Plus Tablet 6's. FM Plus Tablet 6's may affect QT prolongation, which can cause a severe, fast/irregular heartbeat. Hence, it is advised to inform your doctor if you have any heart-related problems like heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in EKG or ECG (electrocardiogram), and a family history of heart diseases. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother before starting FM Plus Tablet 6's. Avoiding alcohol is recommended to rule out any possibility of side effects like dizziness or drowsiness.

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Drug-Drug Interaction: FM Plus Tablet 6's may interact with other anti-malarial drugs (mefloquine, quinine, quinidine), drugs treating abnormal heart rhythms (flecainide, amiodarone, sotalol, procainamide, disopyramide), antipsychotics (pimozide, ziprasidone), macrolide antibiotics (erythromycin), antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin, rifabutin, rifampin), fits medicines (carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin), antifungals (ketoconazole, itraconazole), HIV drugs (delavirdine, efavirenz, nelfinavir, ritonavir), antidepressants (clomipramine, amitriptyline, imipramine), blood pressure drugs (metoprolol), depression medicines (St. John's wort) and birth control pills.

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoiding alcohol may improve the side effects of FM Plus Tablet 6's. Grapefruit juice may affect the efficacy of FM Plus Tablet 6's; hence please avoid it during treatment with FM Plus Tablet 6's.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Before using FM Plus Tablet 6's, let your doctor know if have any heart diseases, liver or kidney problems, malarial infection of the brain, lungs or kidneys, severe heart diseases, and electrolyte imbalance.

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Therapeutic Class

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FAQs

FM Plus Tablet 6's belongs to the class of anti-malarial drugs, used to treat and prevent malaria.

FM Plus Tablet 6's contains a combination of anti-malarial drugs, Artemether and Lumefantrine. It treats malaria by interfering with Plasmodium parasite's growth in the red blood cells of the human body.

FM Plus Tablet 6's may affect the heart rhythm and cause QT prolongation (heart muscle takes longer than usual to recharge between beats). This QT prolongation can cause serious fast/irregular heartbeat. Hence it is advised to inform your doctor if you have any heart-related problems like heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in EKG or ECG (electrocardiogram) and a family history of heart diseases.

FM Plus Tablet 6's is not recommended in cases of any liver or kidney problems, malarial infection of the brain, lungs or kidneys, severe heart diseases and electrolyte imbalance. Also, let your doctor know if you have recently undergone treatment with other anti-malarial drugs.

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

FM Plus Tablet 6's should be swallowed as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.

FM Plus Tablet 6's is not recommended during the first three months of pregnancy. Your doctor may recommend other alternative medications. Please seek medical advice if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

FM Plus Tablet 6's is contraindicated if you are allergic to any of its components.

Store FM Plus Tablet 6's at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.

FM Plus Tablet 6's should be taken with food as it aids in better absorption of the medicine.

Take another dose of FM Plus Tablet 6's if you have vomited within 1-2 hours of taking the medicine.

FM Plus Tablet 6's may cause side effects such as headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, weakness, fever, chills, tiredness, muscle or joint pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, cough, and trouble sleeping. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary from person to person. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

Do not discontinue FM Plus Tablet 6's without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectively, keep taking FM Plus Tablet 6's for the prescribed duration.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

C-21, 22 & 23, Sector - 3 Noida,Gautam Budh Nagar(U.P)
Other Info - FMP0004
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