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Mahaquin 500mg Tablet

Manufactured By Mankind Pharma Ltd

Composition Chloroquine (500mg)

Package Size ( 10 Tablet in a strip )

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MRP Rs 6.23

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Mahaquin 500mg Tablet

Item requires a valid prescription

Manufactured By Mankind Pharma Ltd

Composition Chloroquine (500mg)

Package Size ( 10 Tablet in a strip )

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Pharmacies (5)

MRP Rs 6.23

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Torus

Qty:

Save up to 17% on MRP

This discount valid on above 1999

₹5.17

Delivery: 3-4 Days (s)

Netmeds

Qty:

Save up to 15% on MRP

This discount valid on above 1999

₹5.30

Delivery: 3-4 Days (s)

Pharmeasy

Qty:

Save up to 14% on MRP

This discount valid on above 1999

₹5.36

Delivery: 2-3 Days (s)

1MG

Qty:

Save up to 12% on MRP

This discount valid on above 1999

₹5.50

Delivery: 2 days

Apollo

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Save up to 5% on MRP

This discount valid on above 1999

₹5.90

Delivery: 2 Hours (s)

Information about Mahaquin 500mg Tablet

Description:

Mahaquin 500mg Tablet is an antimalarial medication which is used for the treatment as well as prophylaxis of malaria. This medicine is also used to treat amebiasis which is a parasitic infection that affects the intestine and amebic liver abscess caused by Entamoeba histolytica. Liver function and blood cell count monitoring is necessary while receiving this medicine. It may also be used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (a joint disorder) in certain specific circumstances, especially if other medicines are not effective. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor in such cases.

Uses / Indications:

Malaria

Interactions / Warnings:

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy interaction:

Mahaquin 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:

Take this medication with meals or milk to decrease the risk of stomach upset. This medication may cause blurred vision and may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful while driving doing anything that requires you to be alert and able to see clearly. Do not start or continue the chloroquine tablets, If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to chloroquine or any of the other ingredients of chloroquine tablet. Do not start or continue the chloroquine tablets, if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant. Check the blood glucose levels during the treatment with chloroquine. Consult your doctor if you experience rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome after taking chloroquine. Do not use long-term high dosage therapy unless no other drug is available. Eye examination prior to and at 3â€“6 monthly intervals during use is required if patients are receiving chloroquine at continuous high doses for longer duration. Full blood counts should be carried out regularly. Caution is required if drugs which induce blood disorders are used concurrently.

Side Effects:

Rash, headache, dizziness, and vomiting

How to use:

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. Mahaquin 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it works:

Mahaquin 500mg Tablet is a weak base that reaches high concentration within the malarial parasite and causes accumulation of toxic heme pigment, which kills it.

Faq for medicine:

Q: Is chloroquine a quinine/antibiotic/ contain sulpha/ is still used?
A: No, it is 4-aminoquinoline and not a quinine/antibiotic. It does not contain sulfa. It is used for the treatment of malaria (due to P. vivax, P.malariae, P. ovale, and susceptible strains of P. falciparum), prevention and suppression of malaria, amoebic hepatitis and abscess, discoid and systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis

Q: Is Mahaquin available over the counter?
A: Yes,it is available over the counter

Q: Is Mahaquin safe in G6PD deficiency?
A: No, as there may be a risk of hemolysis in patients with G6PD deficiency. Always consult your doctor regarding its use

Q: Is Mahaquin banned in Nigeria?
A: Yes, it is banned in Nigeria

Q: What is Lariago tablet/Lariago syrup/Lariago-DS/ Resochin used for?
A: These are the trade names of products containing the drug chloroquine and are used in the treatment of malaria

Q: Does Mahaquin affect birth control/ affect the birth control pill/contraceptive pill/ menstrual cycle?
A: No, it does not affect birth control/ affect birth control pill/contraceptive pill/ menstrual cycle. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q: Does Mahaquin cause nightmares/insomnia?
A: Mahaquin causing these side effects is rare or uncommon. Always consult your doctor for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.