Falcigo Plus Tablet belongs to a group of anti-malarial drugs used to treat multidrug-resistant falciparum malaria. Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease caused by the female anopheles mosquito. Malaria is transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes, which carry the Plasmodium parasite. The symptoms usually develop within 10days to 4weeks after the infection.
 
Falcigo Plus Tablet is a combination of two drugs, namely: Artesunate and Mefloquine. Artesunate generates free radicals, inhibiting nucleic acid and protein synthesis of the Plasmodium parasites during erythrocytic stages. Mefloquine binds to haem and forms a complex which is toxic to the malarial parasite. Together, Falcigo Plus Tablet helps in treating malaria.
 
You are advised to take Falcigo Plus Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, abdominal pain, headache, diarrhoea, and fatigue. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Consult your doctor before taking Falcigo Plus Tablet if you are pregnant. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Falcigo Plus Tablet. Falcigo Plus Tablet may cause dizziness and vertigo, so drive only if you are alert. Falcigo Plus Tablet can be given to children aged 7 years and above if prescribed by the doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Falcigo Plus Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about the medicines you take and your health condition to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Falcigo Plus Tablet is a combination of two drugs, namely: Artesunate and Mefloquine. Falcigo Plus Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anti-malarial drugs used to treat multidrug-resistant falciparum malaria. Artesunate generates free radicals, which inhibit nucleic acid and protein synthesis of the Plasmodium parasites during erythrocytic stages. Mefloquine binds to haem and forms a complex which is toxic to the malarial parasite. Together, Falcigo Plus Tablet helps in treating malaria.

• Nausea 
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhoea
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Palpitation

Do not take Falcigo Plus Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe anxiety. Inform your doctor if you have epilepsy, eye disorders, heart, kidney, or liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking Falcigo Plus Tablet if you are pregnant. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Falcigo Plus Tablet. Falcigo Plus Tablet may cause dizziness and vertigo, so drive only if you are alert. Falcigo Plus Tablet can be given to children aged 7 years and above if prescribed by the doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Falcigo Plus Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Falcigo Plus Tablet may interact with antihistamine (hydroxyzine), antibiotic (ciprofloxacin), corticosteroid (dexamethasone), antipsychotics (quetiapine), anti-convulsant (pregabalin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, valproic acid, phenytoin).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe anxiety.

• HYDROXYZINE
• CIPROFLOXACIN
• DEXAMETHASONE
• QUETIAPINE
• PREGABALIN
• CARBAMAZEPINE
• PHENOBARBITAL
• VALPROIC ACID
• PHENYTOIN

• Eat nutritious food containing proteins and vitamins.
• Consume light and digestible foods such as soups, gruel, khichadi, and rice.
• Drink plenty of fluids. Lukewarm water is best as it helps in soothing.
• Consume fruits rich in vitamin A and C, such as lemon, grapes, beetroot, and carrot.
• Avoid high-fiber foods, fatty foods, junk foods, and caffeine.
• Spray insecticides at home and outside to prevent mosquito breeding.
• Cover your skin in areas that are abundant with mosquitoes. Use insect-repellent creams/sprays.
• Avoid pickles, alcohol, coffee, tea, carbonated beverages, and spicy food.

• Inform your doctor about any history of psychiatric illness, including depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or severe anxiety neurosis as mefloquine may precipitate or exacerbate these disorders.

Malaria: Malaria is a mosquito-borne blood disease caused by the female anopheles mosquito. Malaria is transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes, which carry the Plasmodium parasite. When the infected mosquito bites a person, the parasite is released into the bloodstream. The parasite matures in the liver and infects the red blood cells. Then, it multiplies in the red blood cells leading to malarial infection. Symptoms of malaria include fever, headache, fatigue, muscle pain, back pain, chills, sweating, nausea, vomiting, and dry cough. The symptoms usually develop within 10 days to 4 weeks after the infection.