Daramin 25mg Tablet [Pyrimethamine (25mg)]

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. Daramin 25mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

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. Daramin 25mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

'- Alcohol : CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Daramin 25mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Daramin 25mg Tablet 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.

- Breast feeding : CAUTION

Daramin 25mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

- Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Daramin 25mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Daramin 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Daramin 25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CAUTION

Daramin 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Daramin 25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

strip of 10 tablets

Chemical Class :: Aminopyrimidines derivatives
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: ANTI MALARIALS
Action Class :: Antimalarial- others

Malaria

Store below 30?C

Q. Is Daramin 25mg Tablet safe?::: Daramin 25mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.| Q. Who should not use Daramin 25mg Tablet?::: Use of Daramin 25mg Tablet should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Daramin 25mg Tablet or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Daramin 25mg Tablet for the first time, consult your doctor. | Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Daramin 25mg Tablet?::: Before starting treatment with Daramin 25mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any other health conditions like kidney or heart-related problems. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.| Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Daramin 25mg Tablet?::: If you forget a dose of Daramin 25mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.| Q. Can I stop taking Daramin 25mg Tablet when I feel better?::: No, do not stop taking Daramin 25mg Tablet without consulting your doctor even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Therefore, for better and complete treatment, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration.| Q. How long does it take for malaria symptoms to show?::: Symptoms of malaria can develop as quickly as 7 days after you are being bitten by an infected mosquito. Typically, the time between being infected and the appearance of symptoms (incubation period) is 7 to 18 days. However, in some cases it can take up to one year for the symptoms to develop. Initial symptoms of malaria are flu-like which include feeling hot and shivery, muscle pains, vomiting, headaches and diarrhea.| Q. How can you prevent yourself from getting malaria?::: Malaria can be avoided by taking the right approach towards prevention. Avoid mosquito bites by covering your arms and legs, using mosquito net and insect repellent. Check with your doctor whether you need to take malaria prevention tablets. If you do, make sure you take the right antimalarial tablets at the right dose, and finish the proper course of treatment. Seek immediate medical advice from the doctor if you have malaria symptoms.