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Methertin Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.Some people may experience joint pain, weakness, headache, and dizziness, as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests once a week for 4 weeks to detect the presence of malarial parasites.
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 you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Methertin
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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. Methertin Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Methertin Tablet is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Methertin Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Methertin Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Methertin Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether Methertin Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
There is limited information available on the use of Methertin Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Methertin Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Methertin Tablet should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Methertin Tablet or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Methertin Tablet for the first time, consult your doctor.
Before starting treatment with Methertin Tablet, tell your doctor if you have any other health problems, like kidney or heart problems. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. 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 taking any other medicines or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Methertin 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.
If you forget a dose of Methertin 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.
No, do not stop taking Methertin 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.
Use of Methertin Tablet should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Methertin Tablet or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Methertin Tablet for the first time, consult your doctor.
Before starting treatment with Methertin 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.
Methertin 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.
Methertin Tablet should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Methertin Tablet.