Jagquin Tablet Information

Jagquin Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Malaria.

The optimal dosage of Jagquin Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Jagquin Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Jagquin Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Jagquin Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Jagquin Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Jagquin Tablet related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Porphyria must refrain from the use of Jagquin Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Jagquin Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Jagquin Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Jagquin Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Jagquin Benefits & Uses
Jagquin Dosage & How to Take
Jagquin Side Effects
Jagquin Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Jagquin with Other Drugs
Jagquin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Jagquin
Jagquin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Jagquin Tablet Benefits & Uses

Jagquin Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Jagquin Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Initial dose should be given 600 mg as a base, after 6 hours 300 mg base and for next 2 days 300 mg base OD
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Initial dose should be given 600 mg as a base, after 6 hours 300 mg base and for next 2 days 300 mg base OD
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Initial dose should be given 10 mg/kg as a base, after 6 hours 5 mg/kg base and for next 2 days 5 mg/kg base OD
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Initial dose should be given 10 mg/kg as a base, after 6 hours 5 mg/kg base and for next 2 days 5 mg/kg base OD
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Initial dose should be given 10 mg/kg as a base, after 6 hours 5 mg/kg base and for next 2 days 5 mg/kg base OD

Jagquin Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Jagquin Tablet is used -

Jagquin Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Jagquin Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Jagquin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Jagquin Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Jagquin may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Jagquin should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Jagquin Tablet on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Jagquin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Jagquin Tablet on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Jagquin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Jagquin only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Jagquin Tablet on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Jagquin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Jagquin Tablet with Other Drugs

Jagquin Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Tramadol

Moderate

Ethambutol

Fluconazole

Ketoconazole

Levodopa

Jagquin Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Jagquin Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Eye Disorders
Epilepsy
Psoriasis
Hearing Loss
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Jagquin Tablet

Is this Jagquin Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Jagquin Tablet.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Jagquin Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Jagquin Tablet only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Jagquin Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Jagquin Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Jagquin Tablet

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Jagquin Tablet and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Jagquin Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Jagquin Tablet with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. Package leaflet information for the user; Aralen® Chloroquine phosphate. Eighth Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2019

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 211