Synocalfin 25mg/500mg Tablet is a combination medicine that is prescribed to treat malaria. It fights against the infection by preventing the growth of the parasites inside the body.

Synocalfin 25mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Synocalfin 25mg/500mg Tablet1 and Synocalfin 25mg/500mg Tablet2 which treat malaria.

Uses of Synocalfin Tablet

Treatment of Malaria

Benefits of Synocalfin Tablet

In Treatment of Malaria

Malaria is a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Synocalfin 25mg/500mg Tablet is an antimalarial medicine and is used to treat malaria. It kills the infection-causing parasite and stops the further spread of the infection in the body. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.

Side effects of Synocalfin 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 Synocalfin

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Feeling of fullness
Dizziness
Headache
Mouth sore
Skin rash

How to use Synocalfin 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. Synocalfin 25mg/500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Synocalfin 25mg/500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Synocalfin 25mg/500mg Tablet 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Synocalfin 25mg/500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Synocalfin 25mg/500mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Synocalfin 25mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Synocalfin 25mg/500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Synocalfin 25mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Synocalfin 25mg/500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Synocalfin 25mg/500mg Tablet

₹4.0/Tablet

Laridox Tablet

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

₹2.49/tablet

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Pyralfin 25 mg/500 mg Tablet

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₹1.88/tablet

53% cheaper

Malasulf 25 mg/500 mg Tablet

Bombay Tablet Mfg Co Pvt Ltd

₹2.19/tablet

45% cheaper

Croydoxin FM 25 mg/500 mg Tablet

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₹2.36/tablet

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Rimodar 25 mg/500 mg Tablet

Anglo-French Drugs & Industries Ltd

₹2.6/tablet

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Quick tips

Synocalfin Tablet

Synocalfin 25mg/500mg Tablet must be taken with food at the same time every day.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids and a healthy diet while taking the medicine.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how medicine affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking medication as it may cause increased side effects.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI MALARIALS

Patient concerns

Which medicine use for Malaria? What is eating in Malaria?

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

The medicine depends upon symptoms and stage of disease

Suffering from maleria since 10 days please give me prescription

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

how do u know u have malariaand which type malaria u have

I have fever since last four days, I was prescribed zifi 200 and zerodol p by my doctor, but I started getting rashes, reactions, so the doctor stopped the meds, and said to have crocin only, now fourth day is over, fever comes down after having crocin then comes back again. Body ache, and headache is there, fever reaches 103, 103.8 easily every morning, have pain in my eyes also. Had zathrin 250 in the morning and at night today with crocin, my doctor suggested it on phone. What do I have? And why am I not getting better? What medication should I take?

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

do malaria card test & widal

FAQs

Synocalfin Tablet

What if I don't get better after using Synocalfin 25mg/500mg Tablet?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Can I stop taking Synocalfin 25mg/500mg Tablet when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Synocalfin 25mg/500mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

What if I miss my dose?

Take Synocalfin 25mg/500mg Tablet as soon as you remember it. However, do not take it if it's almost time for your next dose. Also, do not take an extra dose to make up for your missed dose.

Related lab tests

Malarial Falciparum & Vivax Antigen

Malarial Parasite Identification

Peripheral Smear Examination

Peripheral Smear for Malaria

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Country of origin: India

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