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Cerona Benefits & Uses

Cerona is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Cerona 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

Cerona Related Warnings

Is the use of Cerona safe for pregnant women?

Cerona 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 Cerona safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Cerona. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Cerona on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Cerona. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cerona on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Cerona on the Heart?

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

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Cerona with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Tramadol

Moderate

Ethambutol

Fluconazole

Ketoconazole

Levodopa

Cerona Contraindications

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

Eye Disorders
Epilepsy
Psoriasis
Hearing Loss
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Cerona

Is this Cerona habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Cerona has not been reported.

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 Cerona can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Cerona 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 Cerona for mental disorders.

No

Cerona Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cerona

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Cerona

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cerona with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cerona

Question about 5 years ago

Can Cerona cause anemia?

Dr. K. M. Bhatt MBBS, PG Dip , Cardiology, Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Physician, Emergency Medicine, Physical Medicine

Yes, Cerona may cause anemia as well as thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) but it occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing tiredness or shortness of breath or bleeding then discuss with your doctor without further delay.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Cerona cause diarrhoea?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cerona has been reported to cause diarrhoea and it is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Cerona prevent malaria?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

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

Can Cerona 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, Cerona 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Cerona with paracetamol?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes Cerona can be taken with paracetamol. Paracetamol does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Cerona. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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

Cerona 0.5 Mg Tablet

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Cerona Information

Cerona Benefits & Uses

Cerona Dosage & How to Take

Cerona Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Cerona with Other Drugs

Cerona Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Cerona

Cerona Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Cerona

Question about 5 years ago

Can Cerona cause anemia?

Dr. K. M. Bhatt MBBS, PG Dip , Cardiology, Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Physician, Emergency Medicine, Physical Medicine

Question over 5 years ago

Does Cerona cause diarrhoea?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Question about 5 years ago

Does Cerona prevent malaria?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Question over 5 years ago

Can Cerona 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

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Cerona with paracetamol?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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