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

Resochin 500 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Resochin 500 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Resochin 500 Mg 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

Resochin 500 Mg Tablet Side Effects

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

Resochin 500 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Resochin 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Resochin. If you are pregnant, do not take Resochin without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Resochin 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Resochin may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Resochin should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Resochin 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Resochin. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Resochin 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Resochin 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

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

Moderate

Resochin 500 Mg Tablet Contraindications

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

Eye Disorders
Epilepsy
Psoriasis
Hearing Loss
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Resochin 500 Mg Tablet

Is this Resochin 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Resochin 500 Mg Tablet does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Resochin 500 Mg Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Resochin 500 Mg Tablet only as per medical advice.

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

No, Resochin 500 Mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Resochin 500 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Resochin 500 Mg Tablet

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Resochin 500 Mg Tablet together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Resochin 500 Mg Tablet

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Resochin 500 Mg Tablet with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Resochin 500 Mg Tablet

Question about 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Resochin on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

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

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Resochin cause headache?

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

Yes, Resochin 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 over 5 years ago

What is Resochin?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

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

Question about 5 years ago

Is Resochin an antibiotic?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

No, Resochin 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 almost 5 years ago

Can I take Resochin with diclofenac?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Resochin can be taken with diclofenac. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

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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

Resochin 500 Mg Tablet

Resochin 500 Mg Tablet

Resochin 500 Mg Tablet Information

Resochin 500 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Resochin 500 Mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take

Resochin 500 Mg Tablet Side Effects

Resochin 500 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Resochin 500 Mg Tablet Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Resochin 500 Mg Tablet

Resochin 500 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Resochin 500 Mg Tablet

Question about 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Resochin on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Resochin cause headache?

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

Question over 5 years ago

What is Resochin?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Question about 5 years ago

Is Resochin an antibiotic?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Resochin with diclofenac?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

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