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How to Take Amodiaquine and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Janani Priya, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- The recommended dose is 25 – 35mg/kg over 3 days.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with severe liver impairment and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Amodiaquine

This medication is an antimalarial agent, prescribed for malaria either alone or with other medications.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Amodiaquine

India :

Camoquin | Eriquin (200 mg) | Basoquin | Amodiaquine (200 mg) | Comaprima | Telar AM (5+40)

International :

Camoquin, Flavoquine

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

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