Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet Information

Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Malaria are some of its major therapeutic uses.

The correct dosage of Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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 Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Porphyria are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Mahaquin 500 Mg 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: Malaria 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: Malaria 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: Malaria 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: Malaria 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: Malaria 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

Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet is used -

Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Mahaquin (Mankind) has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Mahaquin (Mankind) without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Mahaquin (Mankind) should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Mahaquin (Mankind). If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Mahaquin (Mankind). If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

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

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Mahaquin 500 Mg 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

Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Eye Disorders
Epilepsy
Psoriasis
Hearing Loss
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet

Is this Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet

Information about the interaction of Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched 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