Rether LF 80mg/400mg Tablet is used for the treatment of malaria in both children and adults. It contains two medicines both of which belong to a group of medicines called antimalarials. However, it is not used to prevent malaria or to treat severe/complicated malaria (when the brain, lungs, or kidneys are affected).Rether LF 80mg/400mg Tablet works by killing the malaria-causing parasites thereby preventing further spread of the infection. It should be taken with food as this will help your body better absorb the medicine. Take it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not take more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. Complete the full course of treatment to make sure the infection is treated completely.Headache, loss of appetite, weakness, joint pain, or muscle pain are some of the common side effects associated with this medicine. You may also feel dizzy after taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if these persist or worsen. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor about all the medicines that you may be taking for any other health conditions. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medicine unless prescribed by the doctor, as it may be harmful effects on the developing baby.

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. Rether LF 80mg/400mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

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. Rether LF 80mg/400mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

'- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rether LF 80mg/400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Rether LF 80mg/400mg 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 : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Rether LF 80mg/400mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Rether LF 80mg/400mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Rether LF 80mg/400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rether LF 80mg/400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

- Liver : CAUTION

Rether LF 80mg/400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rether LF 80mg/400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

If you miss a dose of Rether LF 80mg/400mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

strip of 10 tablets

Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: ANTI MALARIALS

Treatment of Malaria

Store below 30?C

Q. How to take Rether LF 80mg/400mg Tablet?::: Take Rether LF 80mg/400mg Tablet with food, exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This medicine is usually taken twice a day with a meal for 3 days, or as directed. On your first day of treatment, take your first dose with food, followed by your second dose 8 hours later. Then for the next 2 days, take one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening. Patients should be encouraged to resume normal eating as soon as food can be tolerated, since this improves the absorption of the medicine.| Q. Can I take Rether LF 80mg/400mg Tablet while I am pregnant?::: No, Rether LF 80mg/400mg Tablet is considered to be harmful for women in their first trimester of pregnancy. The reason being, it increases the chances of fetal loss.| Q. Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Rether LF 80mg/400mg Tablet?::: The use of Rether LF 80mg/400mg Tablet is considered to be harmful for patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the active or inactive ingredients of the medicine. Caution is advised in patients with cases of severe malaria and in the first trimester of pregnancy.| Q. What should I know about the storage and disposal of Rether LF 80mg/400mg Tablet?::: It is advised to keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. It should be kept out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture.

Headache
Loss of appetite
Dizziness
Weakness
Joint pain
Muscle pain