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

Lariquin Benefits & Uses

Lariquin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Lariquin 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

Lariquin Related Warnings

Is the use of Lariquin safe for pregnant women?

Lariquin 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 Lariquin safe during breastfeeding?

Lariquin should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Lariquin on the Kidneys?

Lariquin can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Lariquin on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Lariquin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Lariquin only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Lariquin on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Lariquin. 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 Lariquin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Tramadol

Moderate

Ethambutol

Fluconazole

Ketoconazole

Levodopa

Lariquin Contraindications

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

Eye Disorders
Epilepsy
Psoriasis
Hearing Loss
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Lariquin

Is this Lariquin habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Lariquin.

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

After taking Lariquin you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Lariquin 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 Lariquin in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Lariquin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lariquin

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Lariquin and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Lariquin

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Lariquin

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Lariquin affect blood sugar levels?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Yes, Lariquin can affect blood sugar levels. It has been reported to lower the blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case if you feel lightheadedness, shaking or increased heartbeat after taking this drug then drink a glass of fruit juice, eat candies to restore your blood sugar levels and report to your doctor.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Lariquin cause hair loss?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Rarely, Lariquin 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.

Question about 4 years ago

Can I take Lariquin with aspirin?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

Yes Lariquin can be taken with aspirin. Aspirin does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Lariquin. 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 Lariquin?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Lariquin 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 Lariquin 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. Lariquin 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 Lariquin prevent malaria?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Lariquin is used to prevent and treat malaria caused by parasites (Plasmodium species). Lariquin 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.