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How to Take Hydroxychloroquine and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO: 400mg/day for 4 -6 weeks. For maintenance: 200mg/day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with eye defects, known hypersensitivity, prolonged use in children.

Drug Name : Hydroxychloroquine

This medication is an antimalarial agent, prescribed for malaria, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus erythematous.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Hydroxychloroquine

India :


International :


Plaquenil
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