Methomine – S

Sulfadoxine 500mg + Pyrimethamine 25mg

Pharmacological Class:
Antimalarial – sulfur based.

Indications:
Intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy.

Dosage & Administration:

• 3 tablets once during the second trimester; (4-6) months.
• 3 tablets once during the third trimester. (6-81/2 months)

Use in pregnancy & Lactation:

• No teratogenic effects shown in use of sulfonamides.
• Considered to be safe for pregnancy of 36 weeks

NB: exercise caution in patients who have shown hypersensitivity. discontinue drug if rashes, Steven Johnson Syndrome or epidermal necrolysis occurs