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

Falcin Benefits & Uses

Falcin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Falcin 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

Falcin Related Warnings

Is the use of Falcin safe for pregnant women?

Falcin can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Falcin safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Falcin on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Falcin. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Falcin on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Falcin on the Heart?

Falcin 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 Falcin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Tramadol

Moderate

Ethambutol

Fluconazole

Ketoconazole

Levodopa

Falcin Contraindications

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

Eye Disorders
Epilepsy
Psoriasis
Hearing Loss
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Falcin

Is this Falcin habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Falcin.

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

After taking Falcin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Falcin can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Falcin 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?

No, Falcin is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Falcin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Falcin

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Falcin

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Falcin

Question over 5 years ago

Does Falcin cause tinnitus?

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

Yes, Falcin has been reported to cause tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and also hearing loss which is reversible and goes away after discontinuation of this drug. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you experience ringing in the ears after taking this medicine, then inform your doctor about without any further delay.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Falcin work?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Falcin contains chloroquine. It has antimalarial, amebicidal, and immunosuppressant activity. It is presumed that Falcin 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. Falcin 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 it works in these autoimmune diseases is still unknown.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Falcin with aspirin?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

Yes Falcin can be taken with aspirin. Aspirin does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Falcin. 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 over 5 years ago

Does Falcin decrease blood pressure?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

No, Falcin does not decrease blood pressure (hypotension). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing lightheadedness or blurry vision which are symptoms of low blood pressure after taking this drug then try to sit down and rest for a while till it subsides.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Falcin?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Falcin 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 Falcin 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. Falcin is also used off-label for the treatment of porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) a blood disorder that affects the skin.