Femoquin 250mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medicine, used for the treatment of malaria. It works by killing the malaria-causing parasite and stops the infection from spreading.
Femoquin 250mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Some people may have stomach pain, abnormal dreams, chills, depression, and diarrhea, as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Inform your doctor if you ever had fits (seizures) or any problems with your kidney, heart, or liver.
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. Femoquin 250mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youβre worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Femoquin
Abdominal pain
Abnormal dreams
Apprehension
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
Chubbyigue
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Femoquin 250mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Femoquin 250mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Femoquin 250mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Femoquin 250mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Femoquin 250mg Tablet can cause dizziness, loss of balance and mental problems and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Femoquin 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Femoquin 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. Employ of Femoquin 250mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
FAQs:
Who should not use Femoquin 250mg Tablet?
Employ of Femoquin 250mg Tablet should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Femoquin 250mg Tablet or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Femoquin 250mg Tablet for the first time, consult your doctor.
What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Femoquin 250mg Tablet?
Earlier starting treatment with Femoquin 250mg 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.
Is Femoquin 250mg Tablet safe?
Femoquin 250mg 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.
What if I forget to take a dose of Femoquin 250mg Tablet?
If you forget a dose of Femoquin 250mg 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.
Can I stop taking Femoquin 250mg Tablet when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Femoquin 250mg 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.
Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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