Leoquin EC 500mg Tablet

Short Description

Leoquin EC 500mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medicine used for the prevention and treatment of malaria.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Leoquin EC 500mg Tablet 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.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Leoquin EC 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

Rash Headache Dizziness Vomiting Stomach pain Diarrhea Loss of appetite Nausea

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Leoquin EC 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Leoquin EC 500mg Tablet 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.

Pregnancy Warning

Leoquin EC 500mg Tablet 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.

Interacting Medicines

Leflunomide Mefloquine Penicillamine Digoxin

Leoquin EC 500mg 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.

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 It may cause a blurring of vision when you first start taking it. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration. Eye examination before and at 3–6 monthly intervals during use is required if patients are receiving Leoquin EC 500mg Tablet 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.