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How to Take Chloroquine and it's Dose


Chloroquine tablets should be taken by mouth with food or with milk to avoid gastritis and acidity.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adults: PO- Initial dose is 600 mg, then 300mg 6hours later and 300mg every day for 2 days.
Children: PO- Initial dose is 10 mg/kg, then 5mg/kg 6hours later and 5 mg/kg every day for 2 days.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with: • Allergy to Chloroquine
• Hypoglycemia
• Retinopathy- Vision problem
• Liver toxicity

Drug Name : Chloroquine

Chloroquine is used for the treatment of Malaria, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus Erythematosus & COVID-19 Infection.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Chloroquine

India :


International :


Aralen
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