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Synonym

PROGUANIL HYDROCHLORIDE

Composition

PROGUANIL-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Cista Medicorp

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

for this medicine

About Malguan 100mg Tablet

Malguan 100mg Tablet is an antimalarial medicine used in the treatment of malaria. Malaria is a parasitic disease caused by the plasmodium species. Symptoms may include chills, on-and-off fever, and sweating. Malguan 100mg Tablet is mostly used in combination with other anti-malarial drugs for the prevention of malaria infection.

Malguan 100mg Tablet contains Proguanil, which belongs to the class of antimalarial drugs. It works by inhibiting the survival of the parasite and thus stops the infection from spreading.

Malguan 100mg Tablet may cause certain side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, vomiting, headache, diarrhoea, body pain, stomach discomfort, abdominal pain, and myalgia (muscle pain). These side effects usually disappear without any medical attention. Take Malguan 100mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more than the recommended dose of medicine.

Malguan 100mg Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Before taking Malguan 100mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have/had any liver/kidney disease or heart problem or if you are taking any other medicines. Malguan 100mg Tablet is only suggested for use in children if prescribed by a paediatrician. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should inform the physician before taking Malguan 100mg Tablet.

Uses of Malguan 100mg Tablet

Treatment of Malaria

Medicinal Benefits

Malguan 100mg Tablet contains Proguanil, which belongs to the class of antimalarial drugs. It works by increasing the harmful, toxic, and highly reactive free radicals in the blood. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading. Malguan 100mg Tablet is used for the prevention of relapse of malaria caused by plasmodium species. Malguan 100mg Tablet is used alone or in combination with other medicines for the treatment of malarial infection.

Side Effects of Malguan 100mg Tablet

  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Stomach pain
  • Dizziness
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Myalgia
  • Body pains

Directions for Use

Take Malguan 100mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew or break, or crush the medicine unless advised by your doctor. The dose of Malguan 100mg Tablet will be decided by your doctor based on the severity of your condition.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Avoid using Malguan 100mg Tablet if you are allergic to it or any other components. Let your doctor know about your complete medical and medication history to avoid any interactions. Limited information is available for the use of Malguan 100mg Tablet in pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. Hence, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or are breastfeeding before starting the treatment. Before taking Malguan 100mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have/had any liver/kidney disease or heart problem or if you are taking any other medicines. Malguan 100mg Tablet is only suggested for use in children if prescribed by a paediatrician.

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- MALARIALS

Drug Interactions

Drug-drug interactions: Malguan 100mg Tablet may interact with vaccines (typhoid vaccine), antiviral medicine (efavirenz, ritonavir), and anti-rheumatic (auranofin, gold sodium thiomalate). Inform your doctor if you are taking other medicines.

Drug-food interactions: No interactions found. 

Drug-disease interactions: Malguan 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver and kidney impairment, gastrointestinal system (gut), and heart problems.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • EFAVIRENZ
  • RITONAVIR
  • TYPHOID VACCINE
  • AURANOFIN

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • It is important to allow the patient to eat regularly in small amounts to tolerate the food. 
  • Eating at the correct time and taking proper rest is important for the patient to recover.
  • Avoid eating fried and processed foods; junk, oily and spicy foods can aggravate nausea and disturb the body's digestion process. Try to add protein to your diet.
  • Eat nutritious food that helps to improve malaria-induced weakness.
  • Keep your area and surroundings mosquito-free.
  • Use mosquito-repellent products to avoid the recurrence of infections and any other further complications.

Habit Forming

No

What if I have taken an overdose of Malguan 100mg Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Using more medication will not improve your symptoms; instead, they may cause poisoning or serious side effects. If you suspect that you may have overdosed of Malguan 100mg Tablet or observe any side effects, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Malaria: It is a life-threatening parasitic disease caused by the mosquito bite. When the mosquito bites, the plasmodium parasite enters the body, multiplies in the liver, spreads via the bloodstream and thus causes the infection by releasing toxic chemicals. Four types of plasmodium parasites can infect humans with malaria: Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium malaria. Symptoms may include chills, on-and-off fever, sweating, vomiting, etc.

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

The interaction of Malguan 100mg Tablet with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor for more information.

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Pregnancy

Caution

If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, inform your doctor before taking Malguan 100mg Tablet. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Malguan 100mg Tablet is secreted in human milk. When using this medicine while breastfeeding, exercise caution. Consult your doctor for more information.

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Driving

Unsafe

Malguan 100mg Tablet may decrease alertness or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. So, do not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Malguan 100mg Tablet until you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Malguan 100mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have a pre-existing or a history of liver disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

Malguan 100mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney disease. This medicine may cause severe renal impairment in some patients. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Malguan 100mg Tablet should be used in children only when clinically needed and recommended by the paediatrician. Please consult your doctor for more information.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Plot No.: 175, 1St Floor, Industrial Area Phase 1, Panchkula, Haryana 134113
Other Info - MA44108

FAQs

Malguan 100mg Tablet is used to treat Malaria.
Malguan 100mg Tablet contains Proguanil, which works by inhibiting the survival of the parasite and thus stops the infection from spreading.
It is advised not to miss any dose. However, if you forget to take a dose of Malguan 100mg Tablet, try to take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, avoid taking the skipped dose and continue with your regular dose.
Do not stop taking Malguan 100mg Tablet without completing the course of the treatment. Abrupt stopping may result in drug resistance, and treating any subsequent infection with the same medicine would be very difficult.

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