Malaquin 500 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Malaquin 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Malaquin 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Malaquin 500 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

Malaquin 500 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Malaquin 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Malaquin 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Malaquin 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Malaquin. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Malaquin 500 Tablet on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Malaquin. 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 Malaquin 500 Tablet on the Heart?

Malaquin may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Malaquin 500 Tablet Contraindications

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

Eye Disorders
Epilepsy
Psoriasis
Hearing Loss
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Malaquin 500 Tablet

Is this Malaquin 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Malaquin 500 Tablet is not addictive in nature.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Malaquin 500 Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Malaquin 500 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Malaquin 500 Tablet for mental disorders.

No

Malaquin 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Malaquin 500 Tablet

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Malaquin 500 Tablet together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Malaquin 500 Tablet

Information about the interaction of Malaquin 500 Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Malaquin 500 Tablet

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Malaquin cause weight loss?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Yes, long-term use of Malaquin may cause weight loss but this occurs rarely. It is a rare side effect of Malaquin. However, if you are experiencing unusual rapid weight loss and you are in doubt that Malaquin is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Malaquin on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Malaquin should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Malaquin cause anemia?

Dr. K. M. Bhatt MBBS, PG Dip , Cardiology, Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Physician, Emergency Medicine, Physical Medicine

Yes, Malaquin may cause anemia as well as thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) but it occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing tiredness or shortness of breath or bleeding then discuss with your doctor without further delay.

Question almost 5 years ago

What is Malaquin?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Malaquin is a brand name of chloroquine and it comes in the form of a tablet, capsule, injection, and oral suspension. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antimalarials which have amebicidal activity. It is a prescription drug that is used in the treatment of malaria which is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by parasites Plasmodium species. These are Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium vivax. Apart from this Malaquin is also used in the treatment of extraintestinal amebiasis which is the protozoal infection caused by parasite Entamoeba histolytica. It is also used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) both are autoimmune diseases which causes inflammation and pain. Malaquin is also used off-label for the treatment of porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) a blood disorder that affects the skin.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Malaquin safe to use?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Malaquin is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects have been observed at a regular dose such as a headache, nausea, and vomiting. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above side effects.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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

Malaquin 500 Tablet

Malaquin 500 Tablet Information

Malaquin 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Malaquin 500 Tablet Dosage & How to Take

Malaquin 500 Tablet Related Warnings

Malaquin 500 Tablet Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Malaquin 500 Tablet

Malaquin 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Malaquin 500 Tablet

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Malaquin cause weight loss?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Question over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Malaquin on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Question over 4 years ago

Can Malaquin cause anemia?

Dr. K. M. Bhatt MBBS, PG Dip , Cardiology, Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Physician, Emergency Medicine, Physical Medicine

Question almost 5 years ago

What is Malaquin?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Question about 5 years ago

Is Malaquin safe to use?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

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