Maliago DS 500 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Maliago Benefits & Uses

Maliago is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Maliago 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

Maliago Related Warnings

Is the use of Maliago safe for pregnant women?

Maliago 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 Maliago safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Maliago on the Kidneys?

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

Maliago 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 Maliago on the Heart?

Maliago 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 Maliago with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Tramadol

Moderate

Ethambutol

Fluconazole

Ketoconazole

Levodopa

Maliago Contraindications

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

Eye Disorders
Epilepsy
Psoriasis
Hearing Loss
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Maliago

Is this Maliago habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Maliago is addictive.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Maliago only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Maliago cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Maliago Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Maliago

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Maliago

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Maliago

Question over 5 years ago

Can Maliago 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, Maliago 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 5 years ago

Can Maliago 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 Maliago may cause weight loss but this occurs rarely. It is a rare side effect of Maliago. However, if you are experiencing unusual rapid weight loss and you are in doubt that Maliago is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Maliago on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Maliago should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Maliago an antibiotic?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

No, Maliago is not an antibiotic. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antimalarials and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). It is effective against parasites such as Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium vivax.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Maliago?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

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