Nivaquine P Tablet Information

Nivaquine P Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Malaria.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Nivaquine P Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Nivaquine P Tablet have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Nivaquine P Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Nivaquine P Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Nivaquine P Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Nivaquine P Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Nivaquine P Tablet in conditions like Porphyria. The section on Nivaquine P Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.

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

You should also be aware that Nivaquine P Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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

Nivaquine P Tablet Benefits & Uses

Nivaquine P Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Nivaquine P 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

Nivaquine P Tablet Side Effects

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

Nivaquine P Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Nivaquine P Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Nivaquine P 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 Nivaquine P Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Nivaquine P may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Nivaquine P should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Nivaquine P Tablet on the Kidneys?

Nivaquine P 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 Nivaquine P Tablet on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Nivaquine P Tablet on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Nivaquine P. 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 Nivaquine P Tablet with Other Drugs

Nivaquine P 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

Nivaquine P Tablet Contraindications

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

Eye Disorders
Epilepsy
Psoriasis
Hearing Loss
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Nivaquine P Tablet

Is this Nivaquine P Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Nivaquine P Tablet.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Nivaquine P Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Nivaquine P Tablet for mental disorders.

No

Nivaquine P Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nivaquine P Tablet

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Nivaquine P Tablet

Information about the interaction of Nivaquine P Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched 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

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