Use of Fansidar for Malaria

Do not give this medicine to infants younger than 2 months of age and keep this medicine out of reach of children. Overdose is especially dangerous in children.
Sulfa-containing medicines are best taken with a full glass (8 ounces) of water. Several additional glasses of water should be taken every day, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Drinking extra water will help to prevent some unwanted effects (e.g., kidney stones) of this medicine. If this medicine upsets your stomach or causes vomiting, it may be taken with meals or a snack.
Because of the dangers of side effects of this medicine over prolonged periods, many doctors do not prescribe Fansidar as a preventitive, but only as a cure.

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Dose

The dose of Fansidar will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of sulfadoxine and pyrimethamine combination. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

For self-treatment of presumed malaria if you get malarial symptoms and medical care is not available:

Adults and teenagers: 3 tablets as a single dose.

Children 2 months of age and older: Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The dose may range from ½ tablet to 3 tablets taken as a single dose.

Storage

Keep out of the reach of children. Overdose of sulfadoxine and pyrimethamine combination is very dangerous in children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.

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Side Effects

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common - Fever; increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight; irritation or soreness of tongue; skin rash

Less common - Black, tarry stools; bleeding or crusting sores on lips; blood in urine or stools; chest pain; chills; cough or hoarseness; loss of appetite; lower back or side pain; muscle cramps or pain; nausea; painful or difficult urination; pinpoint red spots on skin ; redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of skin ; sore mouth; sore throat ; sores, ulcers, and/or white spots in mouth; sores on lips; swelling in upper abdominal area; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting ; yellow eyes or skin

Rare - Abdominal or stomach pain; changes in facial skin color; constipation; fast or irregular breathing; tenderness, itching, or burning of skin; puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes; shortness of breath, troubled breathing, tightness in chest, and/or wheezing; swelling of front part of neck

Symptoms of overdose - Bleeding or bruising (severe); clumsiness or unsteadiness; convulsions (seizures); fever and sore throat; irritation or soreness of tongue; loss of appetite; unusual tiredness or weakness; trembling ; vomiting (severe)

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common - Anxiety; diarrhea; drowsiness; headache; nervousness
Less common - Pain in joints

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