Amoquin 50mg Syrup

Discover how Amoquin 50mg Syrup, formulated by Amwell Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd with Chloroquine (50mg), can assist with Treatment of Malaria. This page provides a comprehensive overview of this medication, including its primary applications and further detailed information to support your understanding. Feel free to add it to your favorites or compare it with other available options.

MRP: ₹
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Salt Combination: Chloroquine (50mg)
Brand: Amwell Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Uses: Treatment of Malaria

Description

Amoquin 50mg Syrup is an antiparasitic medicine, used for the prevention and treatment of malaria
It works by killing the malaria-causing parasite and stops the infection from spreading
Amoquin 50mg Syrup should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor
Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better
Stopping it early can result in treatment failure and increase the side effects too
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose
Simply take the next dose as planned
Take measures to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes like using insect repellent creams on parts of your body, not covered by clothing
Spray mosquito repellent to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms in spite of screening
Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
Some people may experience rash, headache, dizziness, and vomiting as side effects of this medicine
It may also cause stomach pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and nausea
Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration.
Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as it can lower the sugar levels in the blood
If you are diabetic, you should monitor your blood sugar regularly
It may cause blurring of vision
Therefore, regular eye examinations are recommended while on treatment with this medicine
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.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Amoquin 50mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amoquin 50mg Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of liver function tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Amoquin 50mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amoquin 50mg Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Amoquin 50mg Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^Sometimes Amoquin 50mg Syrup causes blurred eyesight or makes it difficult to focus your eyes which may affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Amoquin 50mg Syrup is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Amoquin 50mg Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Amoquin 50mg Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Antimalarial- Aminoquinolines
Therapeutic class:	OPHTHAL
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	4-Aminoquinoline derivative

Uses of Amoquin 50mg Syrup

In Treatment of Malaria Amoquin 50mg Syrup is used to treat malaria, a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes
It kills the infection causing parasite and stops further spread of the infection
Take it only as prescribed and refrain from taking any other medicines along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine
Do not Use this Amoquin 50mg Syrup for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Amoquin 50mg Syrup, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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