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Troyquin Ds Benefits & Uses

Troyquin Ds is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Troyquin Ds 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

Troyquin Ds Related Warnings

Is the use of Troyquin Ds safe for pregnant women?

Troyquin Ds should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Troyquin Ds safe during breastfeeding?

Troyquin Ds 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 Troyquin Ds on the Kidneys?

Troyquin Ds may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Troyquin Ds on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Troyquin Ds on the Heart?

Troyquin Ds 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.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Troyquin Ds with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Tramadol

Moderate

Ethambutol

Fluconazole

Ketoconazole

Levodopa

Troyquin Ds Contraindications

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

Eye Disorders
Epilepsy
Psoriasis
Hearing Loss
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Troyquin Ds

Is this Troyquin Ds habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Troyquin Ds has not been reported.

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

After taking Troyquin Ds, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Troyquin Ds can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Troyquin Ds only on doctor's advice.

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

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

No

Troyquin Ds Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Troyquin Ds

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Troyquin Ds with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Troyquin Ds

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Troyquin Ds with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Troyquin Ds

Question over 5 years ago

Does Troyquin Ds cause hair loss?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Rarely, Troyquin Ds 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 almost 6 years ago

Is Troyquin Ds safe to use?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Troyquin Ds 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Troyquin Ds cause headache?

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

Yes, Troyquin Ds 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 almost 5 years ago

Can I take Troyquin Ds with aspirin?

Dr. , General Physician

Yes Troyquin Ds can be taken with aspirin. Aspirin does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Troyquin Ds. 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 about 5 years ago

Can Troyquin Ds cause anemia?

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

Yes, Troyquin Ds 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.

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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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Troyquin Ds Information

Troyquin Ds Benefits & Uses

Troyquin Ds Dosage & How to Take

Troyquin Ds Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Troyquin Ds with Other Drugs

Troyquin Ds Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Troyquin Ds

Troyquin Ds Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Troyquin Ds

Question over 5 years ago

Does Troyquin Ds cause hair loss?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Troyquin Ds safe to use?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Question over 5 years ago

Can Troyquin Ds cause headache?

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

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Troyquin Ds with aspirin?

Dr. , General Physician

Question about 5 years ago

Can Troyquin Ds cause anemia?

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

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