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Rubiquin Ec Information

Rubiquin Ec is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Malaria, Cerebral Malaria. Other than this, Rubiquin Ec has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Rubiquin Ec. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Rubiquin Ec as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Rubiquin Ec go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Rubiquin Ec is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Rubiquin Ec's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Rubiquin Ec is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Rubiquin Ec are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Rubiquin Ec have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Rubiquin Ec, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

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

Rubiquin Ec Benefits & Uses

Rubiquin Ec is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Parasitic Infections
Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Rubiquin Ec 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: Either Single Maximum Dose: 648 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 648 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Rubiquin Ec Related Warnings

Is the use of Rubiquin Ec safe for pregnant women?

Rubiquin EC should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Rubiquin Ec safe during breastfeeding?

Rubiquin EC may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Rubiquin Ec on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Rubiquin EC. 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 Rubiquin Ec on the Liver?

Rubiquin EC may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Rubiquin Ec on the Heart?

Rubiquin EC 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

Severe Interaction of Rubiquin Ec with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Mefloquine

Pimozide

Quinidine

Ketoconazole

Erythromycin

Moderate

Tetracycline

Theophylline

Mild

Cimetidine

Rubiquin Ec Contraindications

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

Myasthenia Gravis
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Potassium Deficiency
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Rubiquin Ec

Is this Rubiquin Ec habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Rubiquin Ec is addictive.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Rubiquin Ec as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Rubiquin Ec only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Rubiquin Ec cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Rubiquin Ec Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Rubiquin Ec

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Rubiquin Ec

Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Rubiquin Ec

Question about 5 years ago

Is Rubiquin EC safe to use?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Rubiquin EC 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 the therapeutic 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.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Rubiquin EC?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Rubiquin EC is a brand name of quinine and it comes in the form of a tablet, injection, and oral suspension. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antimalarials. 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. It is sometimes used in the prevention and treatment of night-time leg cramps and to treat human babesiosis which is a tick-borne protozoal infectious disease caused by parasite belonging to genus Babesia.

Question about 4 years ago

Can I take Rubiquin EC with aspirin?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Rubiquin EC can be taken with aspirin. No clinical meaningful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Rubiquin EC along with aspirin if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Rubiquin EC cause weight loss?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

No, Rubiquin EC does not cause weight loss. Weight loss has not been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Rubiquin EC is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Rubiquin EC helpful in night leg cramps?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Rubiquin EC is used in the treatment of night-leg cramps but some night leg side effects have been associated with its use in night-leg cramps and the evidence suggests debatable results. Your doctor may compare risk to benefit ratio, if the benefit outweighs the risk then he might prescribe you this drug for night leg cramps.