Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Mef-Q. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mef-Q may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mef-Q is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Mef-Q may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Mef-Q can cause dizziness, loss of balance and mental problems and this may affect your ability to drive.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Mef-Q in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Mef-Q should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mef-Q may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Mef-Q is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Mef-Q 250mg Tablet
Introduction
Mef-Q is an antiparasitic medicine, used for the treatment of malaria. It works by killing the malaria causing parasite and stops the infection from spreading.
Mef-Q should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with foo ... Show more
Uses of Mef-Q
Malaria
Side effects of Mef-Q
Common
Abdominal pain
Abnormal dreams
Anxiety
Chills
Depression
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Fever
Headache
Atrial arrhythmias (altered heart rate)
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Itching
Loss of appetite
Muscle pain
Nausea
Rash
Ringing in ear
Vertigo
Visual impairment
Vomiting
Fatigue
How to use Mef-Q
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mef-Q is to be taken with food.
How Mef-Q works
Mef-Q is an antiparasitic medication which treats malaria. It 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.
Quick Tips
Mef-Q should be taken with food to prevent a stomach upset.
Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:
It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
Inform your doctor if you have kidney liver or heart disease.
Brief Description
Indication
Malaria
Administration
Should be taken with food. Best taken w/ meals & a full glass of water.
Should be taken on the same day of each week.
Adult Dose
Oral
Acute Malaria
Adult: 5 tablets (Total 1250 mg) as a single oral dose. OR
750 mg orally as initial dose, followed by 500 mg orally 6 to 12 hou ... Show more
Child Dose
Oral
Acute Malaria
<6 months old: Safety and efficacy not established
Child: >6 months: 20-25 mg/kg PO as single dose. Maximum total dose: 1250 ... Show more
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to related compounds (e.g. quinine and quinidine); history of blackwater fever;, prophylactic use in patients w/ history of psychiatr ... Show more
Mode of Action
Mefloquine is a 4-methanolquinine antimalarial agent and a blood schizontocide which acts by interfering w/ the parasite's ability to metabolise and u ... Show more
Precaution
Epilepsy; delay admin until at least 12 hr after the last dose of quinine/quinine-related compounds (monitoring of cardiac and neurological functions ... Show more
Side Effect
1-10%
Anxiety,Difficulty concentrating,Headache,Insomnia,Lightheadedness,Vertigo,Vomiting,Diarrhea,Stomach pain,Nausea,Visual disturbances,Tinnitus
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Interaction
Increased risk of ECG abnormalities w/ quinine or chloroquine, antihistamines, TCAs and phenothiazines. May increase risk of seizure w/ quinidine or q ... Show more
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