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Composition FOR Eriquin 200mg Tablet

Amodiaquine(200mg)

food interaction for Eriquin Tablet

alcohol interaction for Eriquin Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Eriquin Tablet

lactation interaction for Eriquin Tablet

food
alcohol
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lactation
Eriquin 200mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Eriquin 200mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
Eriquin 200mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Eriquin 200mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Eriquin 200mg Tablet

Amodiaquine(200mg)

Eriquin tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of malaria.

How eriquin tablet works

Eriquin 200mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medication that treats malaria. It works by increasing the levels of haeme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.

Common side effects of eriquin tablet

Weakness, Headache, Dizziness, Loss of appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach pain, Diarrhea, Itching

SUBSTITUTES FOR Eriquin Tablet

No substitutes found

Expert advice FOR Eriquin Tablet

  • Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset.
  • Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:
    • Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
    • Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.
    • Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms despite screening.
  • Eye examination before and at 3–6 monthly intervals during use is required if patients are receiving Amodiaquine at continuous high doses for a longer duration.
  • It may cause low blood sugar levels. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly, if you are diabetic.
  • When used long-term, your doctor may monitor the amounts of the different types of blood cells in your blood regularly. Inform your doctor if you have unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, fever, or a general feeling of tiredness.

Frequently asked questions FOR Eriquin 200mg Tablet

Amodiaquine

Q. Who should not use Eriquin 200mg Tablet?
Use of Eriquin 200mg Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic to Eriquin 200mg Tablet or any of its components or if. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Eriquin 200mg Tablet for the first time, consult your doctor. It should also be avoided in case of severe liver disease, if you have ever suffered from sudden high fevers, shaking, severe sore throat or ulcers in the mouth during treatment with Eriquin 200mg Tablet earlier or if you have an eye disease with damage to your retina.
Q. Can Eriquin 200mg Tablet be used during pregnancy?
No this medicine should not be used during pregnancy without medical advice particularly during the first 3 months of pregnancy. If you learn that you are pregnant during the treatment, consult your doctor.
Q. Can Eriquin 200mg Tablet be given to children?
This medicine should not be used in children less than 1 year of age, as appropriate dose adjustments cannot be made with this formulation.
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Q. What are some of the serious side-effects of Eriquin 200mg Tablet?
Some of the serious side-effects of Eriquin 200mg Tablet are low white blood cell count (which can make you more prone to infections), liver disease and eye disorders.
Q. How long does it take for malaria symptoms to show?
Symptoms of malaria can develop as quickly as 7 days after you are bitten by an infected mosquito. Usually, the symptoms may take upto 7 to 18 days to appear (incubation periods) from the day of the infection. Initial symptoms of malaria are flu-like which include feeling hot and shivery, fever, muscle pains, vomiting, headaches and diarrhea.
Q. How can you prevent yourself from getting malaria?
Malaria can be prevented by taking certain precautionary steps like covering your arms and legs to prevent mosquito bites, using mosquito net and insect repellent. Check with your doctor whether you need to take malaria prevention tablets. If you do, make sure you take the right antimalarial tablets at the right dose, and finish the proper course of treatment.

Content on this page was last updated on 12 December, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)