Quin EC 250 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Quin Ec Benefits & Uses

Quin Ec is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Quin 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: 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

Quin Ec Related Warnings

Is the use of Quin Ec safe for pregnant women?

Quin Ec 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 Quin Ec safe during breastfeeding?

Quin Ec may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Quin Ec on the Kidneys?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Quin Ec on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Quin Ec on the Heart?

Quin 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 Quin Ec with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Tramadol

Moderate

Ethambutol

Fluconazole

Ketoconazole

Levodopa

Quin Ec Contraindications

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

Eye Disorders
Epilepsy
Psoriasis
Hearing Loss
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Quin Ec

Is this Quin Ec habit forming or addictive?

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

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Quin Ec as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Quin Ec only as per medical advice.

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

Quin Ec is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Quin Ec Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Quin Ec

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Quin Ec

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Quin Ec.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Quin Ec

Question about 5 years ago

Does Quin Ec cause tinnitus?

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

Yes, Quin Ec has been reported to cause tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and also hearing loss which is reversible and goes away after discontinuation of this drug. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you experience ringing in the ears after taking this medicine, then inform your doctor about without any further delay.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Quin Ec prevent malaria?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Quin Ec is used to prevent and treat malaria caused by parasites (Plasmodium species). Quin Ec works by increasing pH in the acid vesicles of parasite which interferes in the parasite's ability to break down and digest hemoglobin. Malarial parasites need hemoglobin for growth and survival, this results in starvation and death of parasites. Hence in this way, it prevents us from malaria.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Quin Ec?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Quin Ec?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Take Quin Ec as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Quin Ec cause fatigue?

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, Quin Ec can cause fatigue, this occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of fatigue is unknown. If you experience tiredness after taking this drug, then try to take some rest even after that if you feel excessive tiredness then do discuss with your doctor.