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Laridox Suspension is an antimalarial medicine used in the treatment of malaria. It contains Pyrimethamine and Sulphadoxine. Pyrimethamine works by killing the parasite and stops the infection from spreading. Sulphadoxine helps prevent the parasite from producing folinic acid, which is necessary for their multiplication. Common side effects of this medicine are nausea, dizziness, vomiting, headache, diarrhoea, anorexia, body pain, and stomach discomfort.
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About Laridox Suspension
Laridox Suspension is an antimalarial medicine used to treat malaria. Malaria is a parasitic disease caused by the Plasmodium species. The infection occurs when a mosquito bites and enters the human body. Laridox Suspension is also used to treat toxoplasmosis (an infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii).
Laridox Suspension contains Pyrimethamine and Sulphadoxine as active ingredients. Pyrimethamine kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading. Sulphadoxine helps prevent the parasite from producing folinic acid, which is necessary for its multiplication.
Laridox Suspension may cause certain side effects such as nausea, dizziness, vomiting, headache, diarrhoea, anorexia, body pain, and stomach discomfort. If these side effects persist, inform your doctor immediately. Laridox Suspension should be taken as advised by your doctor.
Laridox Suspension should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other artemisinin derivatives. Before taking $ name, inform your doctor if you have/had any conditions such as anaemia, liver/kidney disease, heart problem, or are taking any other medicines, as it may cause serious side effects under these conditions. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking Laridox Suspension.
Uses of Laridox Suspension
Laridox Suspension is used in the treatment of Malaria and Toxoplasmosis. The detailed uses of Laridox Suspension are as follows:
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Medicinal Benefits
Laridox Suspension is a combination medicine containing Pyrimethamine and Sulphadoxine as active ingredients. Pyrimethamine works by increasing the harmful, toxic, and highly reactive free radicals in the blood. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading. Sulphadoxine helps prevent the parasite from producing folinic acid, which is necessary for their multiplication. Laridox Suspension is used to prevent the relapse of malaria caused by plasmodium species.
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Drug Warnings
Avoid using Laridox Suspension if you are allergic to it or any other artemisinin derivatives. Inform your doctor if you have/had any conditions such as liver/kidney disease, heart problems, or taking any other medicines before receiving Laridox Suspension as it may cause serious side effects under these conditions. Laridox Suspension is recommended for use in children only if prescribed by the paediatrician, and if administered, proper care and dosing should be checked. This medicine is contraindicated in patients with folic acid deficiency. It is advised not to use Laridox Suspension for more than two years. Avoid driving and operating machines until you are alert.
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Alcohol
Consult your doctor
The interaction of Laridox Suspension with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Caution
If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before receiving Laridox Suspension. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Unsafe
Pyrimethamine is excreted in human milk. Therefore, if you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving Laridox Suspension. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
Unsafe
Laridox Suspension may decrease alertness or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. So, do not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Laridox Suspension until you are alert.
Liver
Caution
Laridox Suspension should be used with caution if you have a pre-existing or a history of liver disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.
Kidney
Caution
Laridox Suspension should be used with caution if you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.
Children
Consult your doctor
Please consult your doctor. Your child's doctor will decide the dose of this medicine based on the age and condition of the child.
Heart
Please inform your doctor if you have heart problems before taking Laridox Suspension, as there is limited information available on its safety in such cases.
Geriatrics
Caution
Geriatric patients may take Laridox Suspension with caution, as age-related risks like anemia or drug interactions require medical supervision.
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Laridox Suspension is used to treat Malaria and Toxoplasmosis.
Laridox Suspension works by killing the parasite and stopping the infection from spreading.
No, do not stop taking Laridox Suspension. It is recommended to take this medicine for the entire prescribed duration, even when symptoms improve or resolve. Failure to do so might result in drug resistance, and treating any subsequent infection with the same medicine would be very difficult.
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