Primaquine Benefits & Uses

Primaquine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Primaquine 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: Either Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Primaquine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Primaquine is used -

Mild

Nausea or vomiting

Common

पेट दर्द

Unknown

Irregular heartbeat
Headache
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Primaquine Related Warnings

Is the use of Primaquine safe for pregnant women?

Primaquine may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Primaquine again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Primaquine safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Primaquine. If you see any side effects, stop taking Primaquine immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Primaquine again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Primaquine on the Kidneys?

Primaquine is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Primaquine on the Liver?

Primaquine has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Primaquine on the Heart?

Side effects of Primaquine rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Primaquine with Other Drugs

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

Primaquine Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Rheumatoid Arthritis

Frequently asked Questions about Primaquine

Is this Primaquine habit forming or addictive?

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

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Primaquine should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Primaquine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Primaquine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Primaquine

Taking Primaquine with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Primaquine

Consuming Primaquine with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Primaquine phosphate

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 828

Primaquine 15 Mg Tablet