Manufacturer: Indica Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Pyrimethamine(25mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Daramin 25mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. If it is given with sulfonamides, it should be given with folic acid (vitamin) supplements.Some people may experience nausea, headache, stomach pain, and muscle pain, as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Inform your doctor if you ever had fits (seizures) or any problems with your kidney, heart or liver.
Daramin 25mg 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.
The pharmacokinetics of pyrimethamine have been studied in infants and adults. Pyrimethamine is metabolized in the liver. Its pharmacokinetics are not altered by renal insufficiency, but are affected by concomitantly administered drugs (e.g., phenobarbital).
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Daramin
Nausea
Headache
Abdominal pain
Muscle pain
Abnormal bruising
Abnormal skin pigmentation
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Change in blood test results
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Vomiting
Weakness
inadequate folic acid
anemia from inadequate folic acid
decreased function of bone marrow
anemia
decreased blood platelets
low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils
liver problems
decreased kidney function
severe renal impairment
seizures
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Daramin 25mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Daramin 25mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
This medication is used with other medication (such as a sulfonamide) to treat a serious parasite infection (toxoplasmosis) of the body, brain, or eye or to prevent toxoplasmosis infection in people with HIV infection. Pyrimethamine belongs to a class of drugs known as antiparasitics. It works by killing parasites.
Hypersensitivity to Daramin Tablet is a contraindication. In addition, Daramin Tablet should not be used if you have the following conditions:
Alcoholism
Allergic reactions
Bone marrow problems
Breastfeeding
Depression
Fits
Kidney or liver problems
Megaloblastic anemia
Phenylketonuria
Pregnant
Do not chew, crush or break it. Daramin 25mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Daramin 25mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Daramin 25mg 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.
Inform your doctor if you have kidney liver or heart disease.
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. Daramin 25mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. Is Daramin 25mg Tablet safe?
Daramin 25mg 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.
Q. Who should not use Daramin 25mg Tablet?
Use of Daramin 25mg Tablet should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Daramin 25mg Tablet or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Daramin 25mg Tablet for the first time, consult your doctor.
Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Daramin 25mg Tablet?
Before starting treatment with Daramin 25mg Tablet, inform 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.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Daramin 25mg Tablet?
If you forget a dose of Daramin 25mg 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.
Q. Can I stop taking Daramin 25mg Tablet when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Daramin 25mg 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.
Q. 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.
Q. 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.
