✓ OTC EligibleAntibiotics & Anti-InfectivesAntimalarials

Pyrimethamine

Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Antibiotics & Anti-Infectives treatment.

🧴 Clinical Application

Take orally with food or milk over 3 consecutive days exactly as indicated on the combi-kit blister pack. Artesunate is taken on Days 1, 2, and 3; Sulfadoxine + Pyrimethamine is taken on Day 1 only as a single stat dose. Complete the full kit even if fever subsides completely.

⚠️ Side Effects

Common: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, loss of appetite. Rare/Severe: Severe sulfonamide cutaneous reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), agranulocytosis, and hemolytic anemia in G6PD deficiency.

🛡️ Safety Warnings

Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to sulfonamides or pyrimethamine, severe renal or hepatic failure, and megaloblastic anemia due to folate deficiency. Caution in patients with G6PD deficiency. Ensure completion of all tablets in the combi-kit.

Jan Aushadhi Products containing Pyrimethamine

Found 1 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.

✓ OTCAntimalarials

Artesunate 200mg Tablets + Sulfadoxine 500mg + Pyrimethamine 25mg Tablets Combi kit

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KIT

Artesunate, Sulfadoxine, and Pyrimethamine Combi Kit is a WHO-endorsed Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT). Artesunate acts rapidly to clear the bulk of malaria parasites by releasing reactive carbon-centered free radicals, while sulfadoxine (dihydropteroate synthase inhibitor) and pyrimethamine (dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor) provide synergistic long-acting anti-folate elimination of residual parasites. Indicated for the treatment of acute uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria.

₹42.19₹18577% saved
ArtesunateSulfadoxine+1 more

Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison

Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Pyrimethamine.

Generic FormulationPack SizeJan Aushadhi PriceCommercial Brand EquivalentsAvg. Commercial PriceSavings
Artesunate 200mg Tablets + Sulfadoxine 500mg + Pyrimethamine 25mg Tablets Combi kitKIT₹42.19N/AN/AN/A

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Get answers to common queries about Pyrimethamine generics.

How many Jan Aushadhi products contain Pyrimethamine?＋
This directory currently lists 1 Jan Aushadhi generic product(s) containing Pyrimethamine as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). The count reflects the July 2026 PMBI catalog snapshot.
Does Pyrimethamine require a prescription at Jan Aushadhi Kendras?＋
Pyrimethamine is marked as OTC-eligible in the PMBI catalog, meaning it may be available without a prescription at Jan Aushadhi Kendras. Always verify with the dispensing pharmacist; local regulatory requirements can vary.
What is the lowest listed price for Pyrimethamine at Jan Aushadhi?＋
Price data for Pyrimethamine formulations is currently listed as "under process" in the July 2026 PMBI catalog. Visit a Jan Aushadhi Kendra and quote the product drug code for the applicable MRP.
Are Jan Aushadhi Pyrimethamine products clinically equivalent to branded versions?＋
Jan Aushadhi generics contain the same declared active pharmaceutical ingredient (Pyrimethamine) at the same concentration as branded counterparts and must meet CDSCO quality standards. However, inactive excipients, release mechanisms, and manufacturing processes can differ between manufacturers. Never switch a prescribed medicine without consulting your doctor.
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