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

Resochin Information

Resochin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup, Tablet, Injection. Malaria are some of its major therapeutic uses.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Resochin. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Resochin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Resochin are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Resochin's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Resochin related warnings talks about Resochin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Resochin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Porphyria as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Resochin have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Resochin may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Resochin is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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

Resochin Benefits & Uses

Resochin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Resochin 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

Resochin Side Effects

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

Resochin Related Warnings

Is the use of Resochin safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Resochin. If you are pregnant, do not take Resochin without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Resochin safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Resochin on the Kidneys?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Resochin on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Resochin on the Heart?

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

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Resochin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Tramadol

Moderate

Ethambutol

Fluconazole

Ketoconazole

Levodopa

Resochin Contraindications

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

Eye Disorders
Epilepsy
Psoriasis
Hearing Loss
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Resochin

Is this Resochin habit forming or addictive?

Resochin does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Resochin you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Resochin only as per medical advice.

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

No, Resochin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Resochin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Resochin

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Resochin

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Resochin with alcohol.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Resochin

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