Rimoquin Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Rimoquin Benefits & Uses

Rimoquin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Rimoquin 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

Rimoquin Related Warnings

Is the use of Rimoquin safe for pregnant women?

Rimoquin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Rimoquin safe during breastfeeding?

Rimoquin may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Rimoquin on the Kidneys?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Rimoquin on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Rimoquin on the Heart?

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

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Rimoquin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Tramadol

Moderate

Ethambutol

Fluconazole

Ketoconazole

Levodopa

Rimoquin Contraindications

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

Eye Disorders
Epilepsy
Psoriasis
Hearing Loss
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Rimoquin

Is this Rimoquin habit forming or addictive?

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

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Rimoquin only as per medical advice.

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

No, the use of Rimoquin in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Rimoquin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Rimoquin

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Rimoquin

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Rimoquin.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Rimoquin

Question about 5 years ago

Can Rimoquin cause anemia?

Dr. K. M. Bhatt MBBS, PG Dip , Cardiology, Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Physician, Emergency Medicine, Physical Medicine

Yes, Rimoquin may cause anemia as well as thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) but it occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing tiredness or shortness of breath or bleeding then discuss with your doctor without further delay.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Rimoquin with aspirin?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

Yes Rimoquin can be taken with aspirin. Aspirin does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Rimoquin. Hence, it is best to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Rimoquin an antibiotic?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

No, Rimoquin 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 6 years ago

How to take Rimoquin?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

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

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Rimoquin helpful in lupus?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

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