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

Lincoquine Benefits & Uses

Lincoquine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Lincoquine 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

Lincoquine Related Warnings

Is the use of Lincoquine safe for pregnant women?

Lincoquine shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Lincoquine safe during breastfeeding?

Lincoquine 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 Lincoquine on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Lincoquine. 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 Lincoquine on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Lincoquine on the Heart?

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

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Lincoquine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Tramadol

Moderate

Ethambutol

Fluconazole

Ketoconazole

Levodopa

Lincoquine Contraindications

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

Eye Disorders
Epilepsy
Psoriasis
Hearing Loss
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Lincoquine

Is this Lincoquine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Lincoquine has not been reported.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Lincoquine 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 Lincoquine in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Lincoquine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lincoquine

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Lincoquine

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lincoquine with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Lincoquine

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Lincoquine on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Lincoquine should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Lincoquine helpful in lupus?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Lincoquine 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. Lincoquine 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 Lincoquine works in these autoimmune diseases is still unknown.

Question almost 5 years ago

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

Question over 4 years ago

Does Lincoquine prevent malaria?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Lincoquine is used to prevent and treat malaria caused by parasites (Plasmodium species). Lincoquine 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 about 4 years ago

Can I take Lincoquine with aspirin?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

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