Nifurtimox, (Lampit) works for treating Chagas disease (American Trypanosomiasis) due to Trypanosoma cruzi infection in pediatric patients aged less than 18 years and weighing at least 2.5 kg. Nifurtimox inhibits the growth of the parasite. Nifurtimox is a doctor prescription (Nifurtimox) medicine.

Bayer pharmaceuticals Ltd. in Germany mfg Lampit. 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. Lampit tablet may be taken three times daily with food as directed by your doctor, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Suggestion:

Genuine medicine is important for treatment. So, always try to source genuine medicines from authentic sources and check the quality of medicines.

Side effects:

The most common side effects of Nifurtimox are:

vomiting (14.6%); decreased appetite (10.5%); abdominal pain (13.2%); nausea (8.2%); pyrexia (7.3%); rash (5.5%), diarrhea (4.6%), headache (12.8%); weight decreased (2.7%); anemia (2.7%), eosinophilia (2.3%) and urticaria (2.3%), dizziness (2.7%). Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: new or worsening of mental/mood/behavior problems.

Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times on the days your doctor directs.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any other side effects not listed above.