Falcina 50mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Description
Falcina Tablet is an antimalarial medicine used to treat malaria. It contains artesunate. Your doctor will add other antimalarial medicines along with this Tablet to treat your malaria infection comp
letely. It works by generating harmful chemicals (free radicals) inside the malarial parasite, ultimately leading to its death. Headache, nausea, and discomfort are some common side effects of this medicine. However, these are temporary and go away on their own. Before starting it, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history. Swallow the tablets as a whole. Do not crush or chew. Take exactly as directed by your doctor.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹60.28 |
You Save | ₹8.22 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Artesunate |
Uses | Malaria |
Side effects | Headache, nausea, vomiting |
Therapy | ANTI-MALARIAL |
Uses of Falcina 50 MG
- Falcina Tablet is used to treat malaria.
Contraindications of Falcina 50 MG
Side effects of Falcina 50 MG
- Headache
- Sickness (nausea)
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain or discomfort
- Blood-related abnormalities (low red blood cell count, low platelet count)
- Rashes, itching
Precautions and Warnings of Falcina 50 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You experience rashes, itching, swelling on face and inside the mouth, difficulty in breathing, inform your doctor immediately.
- You may be asked for regular blood tests as this medicine may disturb some blood counts.
- You have any other health condition.
Mode of Action of Falcina 50 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Falcina 50 MG
- Falcina Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow it whole with a glass of water.
- Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- It can be taken with or without food.
- It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
- Do not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
Interactions of Falcina 50 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Concomitant administration with medicines such as ritonavir, nevirapine, rifampin, carbamazepine and phenytoin decreases the blood concentration of Falcina Tablet.
- Medicines like axitinib, vandetanib, imatinib and diclofenac should be given with caution as they may increase the adverse effects of Falcina Tablet.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines or herbal supplements that you are taking before starting this Tablet.
Storage and disposal of Falcina 50 MG
Dosage of Falcina 50 MG
Overdose
- Seek immediate medical help if you think you have taken too much of this medicine.
Missed a Dose
Content Details

Ravindra Ghongade
B. Pharm

Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), WHO FIDES member
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is Falcina Tablet?
Q: Is Falcina Tablet effective in the treatment of quinine resistant malaria?
- Yes, Falcina Tablet might be used in cases of quinine resistance when advised by your doctor.
Q: How to use Falcina Tablet?
Q: Is Falcina Tablet effective in treating all types and stages of malaria parasite?
- No, Falcina Tablet is ineffective against hypnozoite liver stage forms of Plasmodium. Hence, another antimalarial medicine is given along with this medicine for complete cure of infection.
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