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

Loroquin Benefits & Uses

Loroquin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Loroquin 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

Loroquin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Loroquin is used -

Loroquin Related Warnings

Is the use of Loroquin safe for pregnant women?

Loroquin 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 Loroquin safe during breastfeeding?

Loroquin 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 Loroquin on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Loroquin. 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 Loroquin on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Loroquin. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Loroquin on the Heart?

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

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Loroquin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Tramadol

Moderate

Ethambutol

Fluconazole

Ketoconazole

Levodopa

Loroquin Contraindications

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

Eye Disorders
Epilepsy
Psoriasis
Hearing Loss
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Loroquin

Is this Loroquin habit forming or addictive?

Loroquin is not addictive in nature.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Loroquin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Loroquin is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Loroquin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Loroquin

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Loroquin

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Loroquin

Question over 5 years ago

Does Loroquin prevent malaria?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

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

How does Loroquin work?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Loroquin contains chloroquine. It has antimalarial, amebicidal, and immunosuppressant activity. It is presumed that Loroquin 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. Loroquin 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 over 5 years ago

Does Loroquin cause tinnitus?

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

Yes, Loroquin 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 about 6 years ago

How to take Loroquin?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

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

Question about 5 years ago

Is Loroquin helpful in lupus?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Loroquin 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. Loroquin 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 Loroquin works in these autoimmune diseases is still unknown.