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Quinowin 250 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Malaria.
The right dosage of Quinowin 250 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Quinowin 250 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Quinowin 250 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Quinowin 250 Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Quinowin 250 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Quinowin 250 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Porphyria as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Quinowin 250 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Quinowin 250 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Quinowin 250 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Quinowin 250 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 -
Is this Quinowin 250 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Quinowin 250 Tablet is addictive.
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.
Is it safe?
Quinowin 250 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Quinowin 250 Tablet for mental disorders.
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.
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.
Rarely, Quinowin 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.
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.
Yes, Quinowin 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. Quinowin 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 Quinowin works in these autoimmune diseases is still unknown.
No, Quinowin is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can cause unpleasant side effects if taken without a doctor's recommendation. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
Yes, Quinowin is used to prevent and treat malaria caused by parasites (Plasmodium species). Quinowin 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.
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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