Larquin: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Larquin Information

Larquin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension, Tablet. Malaria are some of its major therapeutic uses.

The right dosage of Larquin depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Larquin as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Larquin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Larquin has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Larquin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Porphyria must refrain from the use of Larquin since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Larquin contraindications section.

Besides this, Larquin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Larquin is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Larquin Benefits & Uses

Larquin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Larquin 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

Larquin Side Effects

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

Larquin Related Warnings

Is the use of Larquin safe for pregnant women?

Larquin has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Larquin without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Larquin safe during breastfeeding?

Larquin may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Larquin on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Larquin. 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 Larquin on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Larquin. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Larquin on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Larquin. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Larquin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Tramadol

Moderate

Ethambutol

Fluconazole

Ketoconazole

Levodopa

Larquin Contraindications

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

Eye Disorders
Epilepsy
Psoriasis
Hearing Loss
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Larquin

Is this Larquin habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Larquin.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Larquin can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Larquin only as per medical advice.

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

No, Larquin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Larquin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Larquin

There is no information on the effects of taking Larquin with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Larquin

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Larquin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

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