Larquin 500 Tablet Information

Larquin 500 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Malaria.

The correct dosage of Larquin 500 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Larquin 500 Tablet as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Larquin 500 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Larquin 500 Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Larquin 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Larquin 500 Tablet related warnings section.

Larquin 500 Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Porphyria are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Larquin 500 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Larquin 500 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Larquin 500 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Larquin 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Larquin 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Larquin 500 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: 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

Larquin 500 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Larquin 500 Tablet is used -

Larquin 500 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Larquin 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Larquin has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Larquin without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Larquin 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Larquin 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Larquin. 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 Larquin 500 Tablet on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Larquin 500 Tablet on the Heart?

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

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Larquin 500 Tablet with Other Drugs

Larquin 500 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

Larquin 500 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Larquin 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Eye Disorders
Epilepsy
Psoriasis
Hearing Loss
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Larquin 500 Tablet

Is this Larquin 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Larquin 500 Tablet.

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 Larquin 500 Tablet can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Larquin 500 Tablet only as per medical advice.

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

No, Larquin 500 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Larquin 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Larquin 500 Tablet

There is no information on the effects of taking Larquin 500 Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Larquin 500 Tablet

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Larquin 500 Tablet 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

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