E Vivax: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

E Vivax Benefits & Uses

E Vivax is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

E Vivax 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

E Vivax Related Warnings

Is the use of E Vivax safe for pregnant women?

E Vivax 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 E Vivax safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking E Vivax. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of E Vivax on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by E Vivax. 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 E Vivax on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of E Vivax on the Heart?

E Vivax 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 E Vivax with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Tramadol

Moderate

Ethambutol

Fluconazole

Ketoconazole

Levodopa

E Vivax Contraindications

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

Eye Disorders
Epilepsy
Psoriasis
Hearing Loss
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about E Vivax

Is this E Vivax habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that E Vivax is addictive.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking E Vivax. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

E Vivax is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking E Vivax for mental disorders.

No

E Vivax Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and E Vivax

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with E Vivax, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and E Vivax

Information about the interaction of E Vivax and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about E Vivax

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take E Vivax without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

No, E Vivax is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can cause unpleasant side effects if taken without a doctor's recommendation. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.

Question about 5 years ago

Is E Vivax helpful in lupus?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, E Vivax 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. E Vivax 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 E Vivax works in these autoimmune diseases is still unknown.

Question over 5 years ago

Does E Vivax cause hair loss?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Rarely, E Vivax 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 5 years ago

Does E Vivax prevent malaria?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, E Vivax is used to prevent and treat malaria caused by parasites (Plasmodium species). E Vivax 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 almost 6 years ago

How to take E Vivax?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Oral tablet and suspension of E Vivax should be taken by mouth 1 - 2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. Ideally, E Vivax has to be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases.

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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

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E Vivax Information

E Vivax Benefits & Uses

E Vivax Dosage & How to Take

E Vivax Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of E Vivax with Other Drugs

E Vivax Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about E Vivax

E Vivax Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about E Vivax

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take E Vivax without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Question about 5 years ago

Is E Vivax helpful in lupus?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Question over 5 years ago

Does E Vivax cause hair loss?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Question about 5 years ago

Does E Vivax prevent malaria?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take E Vivax?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

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