COMPOSITION:
Each 5m1 contains:
Sulfadoxine BP………..500mg
Pyrimethamine BP…… 25mg
INDICATIONS:
Metafan is indicated for intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy (IPT).
Acute falciparum malaria is potentially fatal.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION:
Under 4 Years 2.5ml (half teaspoon) as a single dose.
Under 4 – 8 Years 5ml (one teaspoon) as a single dose.
Under 9 14 Years 7.5ml (1 ½, teaspoon) as a single dose.