🧾 Product Overview Table

🏷️ Parameter	🔍 Details
🧬 Active Ingredient	Artesunate + Mefloquine
💊 Indication	Treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria
🇺🇸 US Brand	No direct US brand; used in malaria-endemic countries
🏭 Manufacturer	Zydus Cadila Pharma (India)
📦 Packaging	6 tablets in 1 strip
💪 Strength	Artesunate (100mg) + Mefloquine (200mg)
🚚 Delivery Time	6 to 15 days (Worldwide)

🧬 Introduction to Falcigo Plus

Falcigo Plus is a fixed-dose combination of Artesunate and Mefloquine, developed for the effective treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria. Manufactured by Zydus Cadila Pharma, one of India’s leading pharmaceutical giants, this medication offers a potent dual action by targeting malaria parasites in different life stages. Its inclusion in treatment protocols across Asia and Africa underscores its global relevance in managing resistant malaria strains.

Mefloquine acts as a blood schizonticide, while Artesunate rapidly reduces the parasite burden, improving clinical outcomes. This dual therapy reduces treatment failures and the development of resistance. It is part of the Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT) strategy endorsed by WHO for malaria control.

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💉 Dosage & Administration

👥 Patient Type	💊 Dosage	⏱️ Duration	💡 Notes
Adults	Artesunate 100mg + Mefloquine 200mg daily	3 days	Swallow whole with water
Children	Weight-adjusted dosage	3 days	Pediatric formulation available

⚠️ Side Effects & Safety Info

Common Side Effects: Dizziness, nausea, headache, abdominal pain
Serious Effects: Rare psychiatric effects from Mefloquine (e.g., anxiety, hallucinations)
Storage: Store below 25°C, away from direct light and moisture
Warnings:
- Avoid in patients with known hypersensitivity to quinolines
- Caution in those with neuropsychiatric disorders
- Not for prophylactic use

🌍 Global Availability & Import Info

🌎 Country	📦 Shipping Available	💵 Price Estimate (Per Strip)	📜 Prescription Required
🇺🇸 USA	✅ Yes	$22–30	Required
🇬🇧 UK	✅ Yes	£18–25	Required
🇦🇺 Australia	✅ Yes	AUD 35–40	Required

💊 Product Name	🧪 Active Ingredients	🔗 Link
Larinate Kit	Artemether + Lumefantrine	Larinate Kit
Malinate DS	Artesunate + Sulfadoxine + Pyrimethamine	Malinate DS
Arte Plus	Artemether + Lumefantrine	Arte Plus
Asunate 100	Artesunate	Asunate 100
Lumether Forte	Lumefantrine + Artemether	Lumether Forte

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🩺 Doctor’s Expert Review

Dr. Ritu Menon, MD (Infectious Diseases):

“Falcigo Plus represents a reliable artemisinin-based therapy crucial in preventing resistance development in malaria-prone areas. Its ease of administration and robust safety profile make it a frontline choice in non-severe malaria cases.”

⚠️ Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider before starting any medication.