Primaquine (Malirid) is prescribed to prevent relapses of malaria caused by Plasmodium vivax. It also helps to prevent the spread of falciparum malaria. It is not used alone but in combination with other antimalarial drug/drugs for these purposes. It may also be used to prevent malaria in travelers.
Primaquine (Malirid) is also used in combination with clindamycin for treating pneumocystis pneumonia (a fungal infection in lungs commonly seen in AIDS patients and patients taking immunity-suppressing drugs).
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Generic : Primaquine
Price Updated on Apr 19, 2023
Primaquine (Malirid) is also used in combination with clindamycin for treating pneumocystis pneumonia (a fungal infection in lungs commonly seen in AIDS patients and patients taking immunity-suppressing drugs).
The information provided on this page is intended to serve as a comprehensive resource and should not be a substitute to professional medical advice. If you have concerns it is always best to speak with a healthcare professional.
Malirid - Ipca Laboratories Ltd. (Intima)
Malirid Tablet
Generic : Primaquine
₹
16.62
7.5mg
7 Tablets
Substitute/Alternative Medication to Malirid
Leoprime | Leoprime Forte | Leoprime Kid Tab | Malirid (2.5mg) | Malirid (45mg) | Malirid (7.5mg) | Malirid D.S. | Malirid DT | Malirid-DS (15mg) | Pimaquin (15 mg)
When is Malirid prescribed?
It is prescribed for -
