Chloroquine Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Chloroquine Tablet Benefits & Uses

Chloroquine Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Chloroquine 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

Chloroquine Tablet Side Effects

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

Chloroquine Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Chloroquine Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Chloroquine can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Chloroquine Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Chloroquine Tablet on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Chloroquine. 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 Chloroquine Tablet on the Liver?

Chloroquine 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 Chloroquine Tablet on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Chloroquine. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Chloroquine Tablet with Other Drugs

Chloroquine 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

Chloroquine Tablet Contraindications

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

Eye Disorders
Epilepsy
Psoriasis
Hearing Loss
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Chloroquine Tablet

Is this Chloroquine Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Chloroquine Tablet is addictive.

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 Chloroquine Tablet can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Chloroquine Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Chloroquine Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Chloroquine Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Chloroquine Tablet

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Chloroquine Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Chloroquine Tablet

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Chloroquine Tablet

Question almost 5 years ago

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

Question over 4 years ago

Is Chloroquine helpful in lupus?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Chloroquine is helpful in lupus or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It is used in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) as well as rheumatoid arthritis. Chloroquine works in rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) by suppressing the immune system which provides relief to the patient from pain and inflammation. However, the exact mechanism how Chloroquine works in these autoimmune diseases is still unknown.

Question about 4 years ago

Can I take Chloroquine with aspirin?

Dr. , General Physician

Yes Chloroquine can be taken with aspirin. Aspirin does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Chloroquine. Hence, it is best to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

What is Chloroquine?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Chloroquine 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 Chloroquine 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. Chloroquine is also used off-label for the treatment of porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) a blood disorder that affects the skin.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Chloroquine cause hair loss?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Rarely, Chloroquine causes hair loss (alopecia). This problem goes away after discontinuation of this drug. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with the doctor for best possible treatment to hair loss.