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Reziz Suspension is an antimalarial medicine used to treat malaria. It contains Pyrimethamine and Sulphadoxine. Pyrimethamine kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading. Sulphadoxine helps prevent the parasite from producing folinic acid, which is necessary for its multiplication. Common side effects of this medicine are nausea, dizziness, vomiting, headache, diarrhoea, anorexia, body pain, and stomach discomfort.

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Shreya Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

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About Reziz Suspension

Reziz Suspension is an antimalarial medicine used to treat malaria. Malaria is a parasitic disease caused by the Plasmodium species. The infection occurs when a mosquito bites and enters the human body. Reziz Suspension is also used to treat toxoplasmosis (an infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii).

Reziz Suspension contains Pyrimethamine and Sulphadoxine as active ingredients. Pyrimethamine kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading. Sulphadoxine helps prevent the parasite from producing folinic acid, which is necessary for its multiplication.

Reziz Suspension may cause certain side effects such as nausea, dizziness, vomiting, headache, diarrhoea, anorexia, body pain, and stomach discomfort. If these side effects persist, inform your doctor immediately. Reziz Suspension should be taken as advised by your doctor.

Reziz Suspension should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other artemisinin derivatives. Before taking $ name, inform your doctor if you have/had any conditions such as anaemia, liver/kidney disease, heart problem, or are taking any other medicines, as it may cause serious side effects under these conditions. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking Reziz Suspension.

Uses of Reziz Suspension

Treatment of Malaria and Toxoplasmosis

Medicinal Benefits

Reziz Suspension is a combination medicine containing Pyrimethamine and Sulphadoxine as active ingredients. Pyrimethamine works by increasing the harmful, toxic, and highly reactive free radicals in the blood. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading. Sulphadoxine helps prevent the parasite from producing folinic acid, which is necessary for their multiplication. Reziz Suspension is used to prevent the relapse of malaria caused by plasmodium species. 

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before each use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Reziz Suspension

  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Abdominal pain
  • Weakness
  • Nausea
  • Anorexia
  • Tiredness

Drug Warnings

Avoid using Reziz Suspension if you are allergic to it or any other artemisinin derivatives. Inform your doctor if you have/had any conditions such as liver/kidney disease, heart problems, or taking any other medicines before receiving Reziz Suspension as it may cause serious side effects under these conditions. Reziz Suspension is recommended for use in children only if prescribed by the paediatrician, and if administered, proper care and dosing should be checked. This medicine is contraindicated in patients with folic acid deficiency. It is advised not to use Reziz Suspension for more than two years. Avoid driving and operating machines until you are alert.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Reziz Suspension may interact with antacids and many other medicines. Hence, inform your doctor on priority.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Reziz Suspension should be used with caution in patients with severe liver and kidney failure, gastrointestinal system (gut), and heart problems.

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • It is important to allow the patient to eat regularly in small amounts to tolerate the food.
  • Try to add protein to your diet for malaria-induced weight loss.
  • Eating at the right time and getting proper rest is important for the patient to recover.
  • Avoid eating fried and processed foods, and junk oily and spicy foods can aggravate nausea and disturb the body's digestion process.
  • 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.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Malaria: It is a life-threatening parasitic disease caused by mosquito bites. 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. Symptoms may include chills, on-and-off fever, sweating, vomiting, etc.

Toxoplasmosis: It is an infection caused by parasites toxoplasma gondii found in contaminated food and cat faeces. It can cause serious complications for pregnant women, such as miscarriage, stillbirths, and damage to the baby’s brain and other organs, particularly the eyes, at birth or early childhood, and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include muscle pain, fever, headache, etc.

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

The interaction of Reziz Suspension with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Caution

If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before receiving Reziz Suspension. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Pyrimethamine is excreted in human milk. Therefore, if you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving Reziz Suspension. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Unsafe

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

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Liver

Caution

Reziz Suspension 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

Reziz Suspension should be used with caution if you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor. Your child's doctor will decide the dose of this medicine based on the age and condition of the child.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

SHREYA HOUSE, 301/A, Pereira Hill Road, Andheri East, Mumbai - 400 099, India
Other Info - REZ0010

FAQs

Reziz Suspension is used to treat Malaria and Toxoplasmosis.
Reziz Suspension contains Pyrimethamine (which kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading) and Sulphadoxine (which helps prevent the parasite from producing folinic acid, which is necessary for their multiplication).
No, do not stop taking Reziz Suspension. It is recommended to take this medicine for the entire prescribed duration, even when symptoms improve or resolve. Failure to do so might result in drug resistance, and treating any subsequent infection with the same medicine would be very difficult.

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