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Resochin 100 Mg Syrup is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Malaria.
The correct dosage of Resochin 100 Mg Syrup depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Resochin 100 Mg Syrup side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Resochin 100 Mg Syrup are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Resochin 100 Mg Syrup has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Resochin 100 Mg Syrup related warnings talks about Resochin 100 Mg Syrup's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Resochin 100 Mg Syrup is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Porphyria as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Resochin 100 Mg Syrup are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Resochin 100 Mg Syrup have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Resochin 100 Mg Syrup, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Resochin 100 Mg Syrup is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Resochin 100 Mg Syrup is used -
Is the use of Resochin 100 Mg Syrup safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Resochin. If you are pregnant, do not take Resochin without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Resochin 100 Mg Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Resochin may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Resochin should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Resochin 100 Mg Syrup on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Resochin. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Resochin 100 Mg Syrup on the Liver?
Resochin may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Resochin 100 Mg Syrup on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Resochin. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Resochin 100 Mg Syrup should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Resochin 100 Mg Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Resochin 100 Mg Syrup habit forming or addictive?
Resochin 100 Mg Syrup does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Resochin 100 Mg Syrup you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Resochin 100 Mg Syrup only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Resochin 100 Mg Syrup cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Resochin 100 Mg Syrup
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Resochin 100 Mg Syrup together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Resochin 100 Mg Syrup
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Resochin 100 Mg Syrup with alcohol.
No, Resochin should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Resochin causes a headache but it occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balms and take rest. Even after that if the pain does not subside then discuss it with your doctor.
Resochin is a brand name of chloroquine and it comes in the form of a tablet, capsule, injection, and oral suspension. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antimalarials which have amebicidal activity. It is a prescription drug that is used in the treatment of malaria which is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by parasites Plasmodium species. These are Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium vivax. Apart from this Resochin is also used in the treatment of extraintestinal amebiasis which is the protozoal infection caused by parasite Entamoeba histolytica. It is also used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) both are autoimmune diseases which causes inflammation and pain. Resochin is also used off-label for the treatment of porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) a blood disorder that affects the skin.
No, Resochin is not an antibiotic. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antimalarials and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). It is effective against parasites such as Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium vivax.
Yes, Resochin can be taken with diclofenac. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
KD Tripathi. Package leaflet information for the user; Aralen® Chloroquine phosphate. Eighth Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2019
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 211