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Larover is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Malaria.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Larover. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Larover as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Larover are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Larover's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Larover related warnings talks about Larover's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Porphyria must refrain from the use of Larover since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Larover have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Larover 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 Larover is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Larover 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 |
Adult |
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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 Larover safe for pregnant women?
Larover shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Larover safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Larover. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Larover on the Kidneys?
Larover 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.
What is the effect of Larover on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Larover. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Larover on the Heart?
Larover may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Larover should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Larover unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Larover habit forming or addictive?
Larover does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Larover as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Larover only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Larover is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Larover
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Larover, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Larover
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Larover and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Larover 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.
Yes, long-term use of Larover may cause weight loss but this occurs rarely. It is a rare side effect of Larover. However, if you are experiencing unusual rapid weight loss and you are in doubt that Larover is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.
Yes, Larover 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.
Rarely, Larover 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, Larover 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
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
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