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Sequin Benefits & Uses

Sequin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Sequin 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

Sequin Related Warnings

Is the use of Sequin safe for pregnant women?

Sequin 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 Sequin safe during breastfeeding?

Sequin should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Sequin on the Kidneys?

Sequin can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Sequin on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Sequin. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Sequin on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Sequin. 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 Sequin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Tramadol

Moderate

Ethambutol

Fluconazole

Ketoconazole

Levodopa

Sequin Contraindications

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

Eye Disorders
Epilepsy
Psoriasis
Hearing Loss
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Sequin

Is this Sequin habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Sequin.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Sequin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

Sequin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Sequin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sequin

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Sequin

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Sequin with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Sequin

Question over 5 years ago

Does Sequin cause diarrhoea?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Sequin has been reported to cause diarrhoea and it is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.

Question over 5 years ago

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

Question over 5 years ago

Does Sequin cause hair loss?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Rarely, Sequin 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Sequin with paracetamol?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes Sequin can be taken with paracetamol. Paracetamol does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Sequin. 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 almost 6 years ago

How does Sequin work?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Sequin contains chloroquine. It has antimalarial, amebicidal, and immunosuppressant activity. It is presumed that Sequin 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. Sequin 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 it works in these autoimmune diseases is still unknown.

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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

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Frequently asked Questions about Sequin

Sequin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Sequin

Question over 5 years ago

Does Sequin cause diarrhoea?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Question over 5 years ago

Can Sequin 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

Does Sequin cause hair loss?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Sequin with paracetamol?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Sequin work?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

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