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Lincoquine 500 Tablet Information

Lincoquine 500 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Malaria are some of its major therapeutic uses.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lincoquine 500 Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Lincoquine 500 Tablet have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Lincoquine 500 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Lincoquine 500 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. In addition, Lincoquine 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Lincoquine 500 Tablet related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Porphyria must refrain from the use of Lincoquine 500 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Lincoquine 500 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Lincoquine 500 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lincoquine 500 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Lincoquine Benefits & Uses
Lincoquine Dosage & How to Take
Lincoquine Side Effects
Lincoquine Related Warnings
Lincoquine Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Lincoquine
Lincoquine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Lincoquine 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Lincoquine 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Lincoquine 500 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: 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 500 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lincoquine 500 Tablet is used -

Lincoquine 500 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Lincoquine 500 Tablet 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 500 Tablet 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 500 Tablet 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 500 Tablet 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 500 Tablet 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

Lincoquine 500 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lincoquine 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Eye Disorders
Epilepsy
Psoriasis
Hearing Loss
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Lincoquine 500 Tablet

Is this Lincoquine 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Lincoquine 500 Tablet 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 500 Tablet as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Lincoquine 500 Tablet 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 500 Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Lincoquine 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lincoquine 500 Tablet

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Lincoquine 500 Tablet with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Lincoquine 500 Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lincoquine 500 Tablet with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Lincoquine 500 Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

Does Lincoquine cause hair loss?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Rarely, Lincoquine 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 almost 6 years ago

Does Lincoquine cause diarrhoea?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Lincoquine 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

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 over 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 5 years ago

Can Lincoquine cause anemia?

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

Yes, Lincoquine 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.

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Lincoquine 500 Tablet

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Lincoquine 500 Tablet Information

Lincoquine 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Lincoquine 500 Tablet Dosage & How to Take

Lincoquine 500 Tablet Side Effects

Lincoquine 500 Tablet Related Warnings

Lincoquine 500 Tablet Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Lincoquine 500 Tablet

Lincoquine 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Lincoquine 500 Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

Does Lincoquine cause hair loss?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Lincoquine cause diarrhoea?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Question about 5 years ago

Is Lincoquine helpful in lupus?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Question over 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

Question over 5 years ago

Can Lincoquine cause anemia?

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

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