PRIMELIFE FORTE 15MG TABLET

PRIMELIFE FORTE 15MG TABLET is used to prevent the occurrence of malaria caused by mosquito bites. Being an aminoquinoline, it works by stopping the formation of the blood forms of the parasite that may cause a relapse of malaria. It is used after other medicines have already killed the parasites off in the red blood cells. It kills them in other body tissues.

If you have granulocytopenia, lupus, or rheumatoid arthritis, then PRIMELIFE FORTE 15MG TABLET should not be prescribed. Alert your doctor if you suffer from low magnesium and potassium levels in your body. Taking quinacrine alongside PRIMELIFE FORTE 15MG TABLET may increase the risk of its side effects.

PRIMELIFE FORTE 15MG TABLET is to be taken orally, with or without food as instructed. If you miss a dosage and it is almost time for the next one, skip it; never have 2 dosages in a day. Do not change or purposely skip the dosage, for it will help the parasite to multiply and make the infection resistant.

Some of the possible side effects include nausea, stomach cramps, vomiting and an upset stomach. If you have signs of red blood cell loss such as brown urine, pale skin, consult a doctor right away.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Malaria

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Abdominal Pain

• Epigastric Pain

• Gastrointestinal Discomfort

• Vomiting

• Nausea

• Heartburn

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Primec 15mg tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Primec 15mg tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as PRIMELIFE FORTE 15MG TABLET , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Malirid DS Tablet

  Ipca Laboratories Ltd

• Primacip 15Mg Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Vexaprim 15Mg Tablet

  Shreya Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

• Primaline 15Mg Tablet

  Unicure India Pvt Ltd

• Quinaprim 15Mg Tablet

  PCI Pharmaceuticals

• Pmq Inga 15Mg Tablet

  Inga Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Primarid 15Mg Tablet

  Themis Medicare Ltd

• Primec 15Mg Tablet

  McW Healthcare

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

This medication works by interfering with the part of the parasite which is accountable for supplying energy to it. It works to kill the parasite and thereby prevents the infection from spreading.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

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