Falciquin: Dosing, Side Effect & Interaction

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Artesunate

Indications/Uses

Severe malaria including cerebral malaria & a second line treatment in chloroquine-resistant, falciparum malaria.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult: 120 mg on the 1st day followed by 60 mg daily for next 4 days. Child: 1.2 mg/kg for 5 days (max 60 mg).

CIMS Class

Antimalarials

ATC Classification

P01BE03 - artesunate ; Belongs to the class of artemisinin and derivative antimalarials.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Falciquin Tab 50mg

Packing/Price

4's

Falciquin