Maladar 500mg/25mg Tablet is an antimalarial medicine manufactured by Efroze Chemical Industries (Pvt) Ltd. It contains a combination of Sulfadoxine 500mg and Pyrimethamine 25mg and is used for the treatment of certain malaria infections, particularly Plasmodium falciparum. Pakistani medicine references list Maladar in a 3-tablet pack.

Sulfadoxine and pyrimethamine work by interfering with folate metabolism in susceptible malaria parasites. Because resistance patterns and recommended malaria treatments vary by location, Maladar should be used only when prescribed or recommended by a qualified healthcare professional.

Uses

• Treatment of certain malaria infections
• Treatment of susceptible Plasmodium falciparum malaria
• Malaria treatment where this combination is specifically recommended by a healthcare professional

Benefits

• Contains two antimalarial ingredients
• Targets susceptible malaria parasites through complementary mechanisms
• Convenient tablet formulation
• Available as a 500mg/25mg combination

Composition

Each tablet contains:

• Sulfadoxine — 500mg
• Pyrimethamine — 25mg

Dosage

• Take Maladar only according to your doctor's prescription.
• The appropriate dose and treatment schedule depend on the patient's age, weight, medical condition and local malaria-treatment recommendations.
• Swallow the tablet with water.
• Do not self-medicate or repeat doses without medical advice.

Possible Side Effects

Possible side effects include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Skin rash
• Headache
• Sore or swollen throat

Rare but serious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, have been reported with sulfonamide-containing medicines. Stop the medicine and seek urgent medical attention if you develop a severe rash, blistering, skin peeling, facial swelling or difficulty breathing.

Precautions

• Maladar can cause serious allergic or skin reactions in susceptible individuals.
• Do not use if you have previously experienced a serious reaction to sulfonamide medicines or pyrimethamine.
• Maladar is contraindicated in pregnancy according to Pakistani medicine information; pregnant patients should seek medical advice for an appropriate malaria treatment.
• Your doctor may recommend blood-count monitoring during treatment because pyrimethamine can affect blood-cell production.
• Avoid excessive sun exposure if advised by your healthcare professional.
• Inform your doctor about all medicines and supplements you are taking.
• Keep out of reach of children.

FAQs

Q1: What is Maladar 500mg/25mg Tablet used for?

Maladar is an antimalarial medicine containing sulfadoxine and pyrimethamine, used for certain malaria infections.

Q2: What are the active ingredients in Maladar?

Each tablet contains Sulfadoxine 500mg and Pyrimethamine 25mg.

Q3: Is Maladar an antibiotic?

It contains a sulfonamide component, but the combination is primarily classified and used as an antimalarial medicine.

Q4: Who manufactures Maladar Tablet?

Maladar is manufactured by Efroze Chemical Industries (Pvt) Ltd.

Q5: What is the pack size of Maladar?

A commonly listed presentation is 3 tablets of 500mg/25mg.