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CP Tablet

Prescription Required

Introduction of CP Tablet

CP Tablet is a combination of two antimalarial medicines. It is prescribed to treat malaria. It fights against the infection by preventing the growth of the parasites inside the body.

CP Tablet is a combination of two antiparasitic medicines: CP Tablet1 and CP Tablet2 which treat malaria.

Uses of CP Tablet

Benefits of CP Tablet

In Treatment of Malaria

Malaria is a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes. CP Tablet is an antimalarial medicine and is used to treat malaria. It kills the infection-causing parasite and stops the further spread of the infection in the body. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.

Side effects of CP Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of CP

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Upset stomach
  • Stomach pain
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Itching
  • Hives
  • Rash

How to use CP Tablet

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. CP Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with CP Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
CP Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
CP 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
CP Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Sometimes CP Tablet causes blurred eyesight or makes it difficult to focus your eyes which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
CP Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of CP Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
CP Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of CP Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

CP Tablet

  • CP Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take with food if you experience stomach upset.
  • Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:
    • Wear light-coloured and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
    • Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.
    • Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms in spite of screening.
  • It may cause blurring of vision, when you first start taking it. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
  • It may cause low blood sugar levels. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly, if you are diabetic.
  • Stay hydrated and drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome the side effects.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI MALARIALS

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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Weakness, Digest problem , Loss of appetite, Very sleepy and lazyness I have also consulted with local physician and as per test report everything is fine Please suggest some medicine for above mentioned problems
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
rabekind cp twice a day for 2 weeksrabekind Cp 1st tablet in empty stomach in morning , than 2nd tablet before 1 hour of dinner
He is global delay, cp patient by birth.
Dr. Mehtab Baig
Orthopaedic Physiotherapy
Please get nearest physiotherapy centre for exercises, or at home
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References

  1. Medscape. Chloroquine. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Medscape. Primaquine. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Center for Global Health. Chloroquine. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. Malariasite. Primaquine. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Name: Panacea Biotec Ltd
Address: Ambala- Chandigarh Highway, Lalru – 140501, Punjab
Country of origin: India

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