Fansidar/Fanlar tablets 75's

Fansidar (or its generic/brand alternative Fanlar) is a combination antimalarial medication containing 500 mg of sulfadoxine and 25 mg of pyrimethamine per tablet. It is primarily used to treat acute, uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria, particularly in cases where chloroquine resistance is suspected
Description and Characteristics
Active Ingredients: Each tablet contains 500 mg sulfadoxine (a sulfonamide) and 25 mg pyrimethamine (an antiprotozoal).
Physical Description: Tablets are typically white, round, and may feature a score (divided into 2 or 4 parts) for easy dosing.
Pack Size: "75's" usually refers to a bulk pack, often structured as 25 blisters of 3 tablets each (25x3's), commonly used in institutional or high-burden settings.
Mechanism of Action: These ingredients act together as folic acid antagonists, inhibiting the parasitic enzymes dihydropteroate synthase and dihydrofolate reductase.
Storage: Should be kept in a cool, dry place, typically below 30°C.