Zaquin

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Zaquin Information

Zaquin is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Zaquin have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Zaquin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.


Zaquin Benefits & Uses

Zaquin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Zaquin 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: 400 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 6.5 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 4 days
  • Special Instructions: This dose for Acute attack, first dose take 13 mg/kg
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: 4 days
  • Special Instructions: This dose for Acute attack, first dose take 13 mg/kg
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: 4 days
  • Special Instructions: This dose for Acute attack, first dose take 13 mg/kg

Zaquin Side Effects

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

Severe

  • Loss of appetite
  • Mood swings
  • Drowsiness

Zaquin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Zaquin safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Zaquin.

    Mild
  • Is the use of Zaquin safe during breastfeeding?


    Zaquin may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Zaquin, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Zaquin.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Zaquin on the Kidneys?


    Very few cases of side effects of Zaquin on kidney have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Zaquin on the Liver?


    Zaquin 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 Zaquin on the Heart?


    Zaquin has very mild side effects on the heart.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Zaquin with Other Drugs

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

Severe


Zaquin Contraindications

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


Frequently asked Questions about Zaquin

  • Is this Zaquin habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Zaquin has not been reported.

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


    Zaquin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Zaquin should be used only after doctor's advice.

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


    Zaquin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Zaquin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Zaquin


    There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Zaquin with food.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Zaquin


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Zaquin 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

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 661-662

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

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Plaquenil® (hydroxychloroquine sulfate)


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