Lariago-DS Tablet

What is Lariago-DS Tablet?

Lariago-DS Tablet is an antiparasitic medicine, used for the prevention and treatment of malaria. It works by killing the malaria-causing parasite and stops the infection from spreading.

Lariago-DS 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. Stopping it early can result in treatment failure and increase the side effects too. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned. Take measures to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes like using insect repellent creams on parts of your body, not covered by clothing. Spray mosquito repellent to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms in spite of screening. Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.

How Lariago Tablet Works

Lariago DS Tablets is an antiparasitic medication that 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.

How To Use Lariago Tablet

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. Lariago-DS Tablet is to be taken with food.

Benefits Of Lariago Tablet

In Treatment of Malaria

Lariago DS Tablets is used to treat malaria, a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes. It kills the infection causing parasite and stops the further spread of the infection. Take it only as prescribed and refrain from taking any other medicines along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.

Side Effects Of Lariago Tablet

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 Lariago

• Rash
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Loss of appetite
• Diarrhea

Warning

Alcohol

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lariago DS Tablets. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

Lariago DS Tablets may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding

Lariago DS Tablets is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

Lariago DS Tablets may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Sometimes Lariago DS Tablet causes blurred eyesight or makes it difficult to focus your eyes which may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Lariago DS Tablet should be use with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lariago-DS Tablet may be need. 

Liver

Lariago DS Tablet should be use with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lariago-DS Tablet may be need. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests may be advise while you are taking this medicine.

FAQ’s

Q. What is Lariago-DS Tablet and what it is use for?

Lariago DS Tablet is an anti-malarial medicine that is use for the treatment and prevention of malaria.

Q. How long does it take for malaria symptoms to show?

Symptoms of malaria can develop as quickly as 7 days after you are bitten by an infected mosquito. Usually, the symptoms may take up to 7 to 18 days to appear (incubation periods) from the day of the infection. Initial symptoms of malaria are flu-like which include feeling hot and shivery, fever, muscle pains, vomiting, headaches, and diarrhea.

Q. Is it safe to use Lariago-DS Tablet for a long period of time?

If your doctor has prescribed you a Lariago DS Tablet for a longer period of time, you should get your eyes check regularly. This is because chloroquine present in this medicine might cause blurred vision, difficulty reading (due to words disappearing), and a rare eye condition called retinopathy if taken for a longer period of time.

Q. Who should not use the Lariago-DS Tablet?

Inform your doctor if you have psoriasis before taking Lariago DS Tablets since it may make your condition worse.