Q 300mg Tablet

Short Description

Q 300mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medicine used for the treatment of malaria and may also be used to treat and prevent nighttime leg cramps.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Q 300mg 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. Take measures to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes like using insect repellent creams and mosquito repellent sprays. Some people may experience vomiting, headache, and dizziness as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these persist for a longer duration. Inform your doctor if you have a history of fits (seizures) or any problems with your kidney, heart, or liver. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as Q 300mg Tablet can lower the sugar levels in the blood. If you are diabetic, 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. Q 300mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Q 300mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Q 300mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Q 300mg 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

Digoxin Famotidine Lafutidine Ranitidine

Q 300mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medication which 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.

Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Taking too much of this medicine may lead to serious irreversible side effects. Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Q 300mg Tablet affects you. Have regular eye tests done while you are taking this medicine. Stop taking Q 300mg Tablet and immediately inform your doctor if you notice any changes in your vision. Inform your doctor if you develop a rash or ringing in your ears. It can cause lowering of blood sugar level. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.