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

Quinowin 250 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Quinowin 250 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Quinowin 250 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

Quinowin 250 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Quinowin 250 Tablet is used -

Quinowin 250 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Quinowin 250 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Quinowin has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Quinowin without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Quinowin 250 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Quinowin 250 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Quinowin may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Quinowin 250 Tablet on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Quinowin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Quinowin only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Quinowin 250 Tablet on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Quinowin. 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

Severe Interaction of Quinowin 250 Tablet with Other Drugs

Quinowin 250 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Tramadol

Moderate

Ethambutol

Fluconazole

Ketoconazole

Levodopa

Quinowin 250 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Quinowin 250 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Eye Disorders
Epilepsy
Psoriasis
Hearing Loss
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Quinowin 250 Tablet

Is this Quinowin 250 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Quinowin 250 Tablet is addictive.

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

After taking Quinowin 250 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Quinowin 250 Tablet 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 Quinowin 250 Tablet for mental disorders.

No

Quinowin 250 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Quinowin 250 Tablet

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Quinowin 250 Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Quinowin 250 Tablet

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Quinowin 250 Tablet with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Quinowin 250 Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

What is Quinowin?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

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

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Quinowin with paracetamol?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes Quinowin can be taken with paracetamol. Paracetamol does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Quinowin. Hence, it is alright 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

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

Question over 5 years ago

Can Quinowin cause headache?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Yes, Quinowin causes a headache but it occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balms and take rest. Even after that if the pain does not subside then discuss it with your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Quinowin safe to use?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Quinowin is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects have been observed at a regular dose such as a headache, nausea, and vomiting. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above side effects.

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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

Quinowin 250 Tablet

Quinowin 250 Tablet

Quinowin 250 Tablet Information

Quinowin 250 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Quinowin 250 Tablet Dosage & How to Take

Quinowin 250 Tablet Side Effects

Quinowin 250 Tablet Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Quinowin 250 Tablet with Other Drugs

Quinowin 250 Tablet Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Quinowin 250 Tablet

Quinowin 250 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Quinowin 250 Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

What is Quinowin?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Quinowin with paracetamol?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Question over 5 years ago

Can Quinowin 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 Quinowin cause headache?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Quinowin safe to use?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

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