Falcidin (Sulfadoxine/pyrimethamine)
Brand Name: Falcidin
Generic Name: Sulfadoxine/pyrimethamine
Manufacturer/Agent: Cosmos Ltd
Formulation: syp
Strength: 250, 12.5mg/5ml- 10ml
Pack size: 1
Trade Price: KES 39.00
Retail Price: @ KES 52.00
Class: Antimalarials (Anti-infectives)
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Precautions: Sulphonamide allergy. severe renal or hepatic impairment. pregnancy.
Indications/Uses: P. falciparum malaria 3 tabs stat.
Interactions: Increased toxicity with methotrexate, co-trimoxazole, sulphonamides.
Side Effects: Skin rash. pharyngitis. gastro-intestinal upset. allergic reactions. headcahe. ataxia.