Laveran Tablet

How to use Laveran Tablet

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. Laveran Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Medicine Works

Laveran Tablet 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.

Expert Advice

• Laveran Tablet 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:
  • Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
  • Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.
  • Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms in spite of screening.
• If you vomit within 1 hour of taking the tablets, take another dose. 
• Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Who should not use Laveran Tablet?

  Use of Laveran Tablet should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Laveran Tablet or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Laveran Tablet for the first time, consult your doctor.

• What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Laveran Tablet?

  Before starting treatment with Laveran Tablet, tell 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 Laveran Tablet safe?

  Laveran 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 Laveran Tablet?

  If you forget a dose of Laveran 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 Laveran Tablet when I feel better?

  No, do not stop taking Laveran 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.

• 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.

• 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.