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Hcqs 400mg

Ipca Laboratories
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Product Overview

HCQS 400MG TABLET contains Hydroxychloroquine which belongs to the group of medicines called Antimalarials or Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs). It is used to prevent and treat malarial infections in adults and children. Malaria is a parasitic infection caused by the plasmodium parasite, which spreads in blood by the bite of an infectious mosquito. It is characterized by symptoms such as fever, chills, sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, body pain and general discomfort.

It is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, discoid and systemic lupus erythematosus in adults and to treat juvenile idiopathic arthritis in children. Also, it is used to treat skin problems (which are sensitivity to sunlight).

Rheumatoid arthritis, discoid and systemic lupus erythematosus is an inflammatory autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks its own body cells. It is generalized by symptoms such as painful swelling, stiffness, swelling, tenderness or weakness of bone joints, weakness, fever, skin rashes and anaemia, etc.

Uses

  • Prevents and treats malarial infection in adults and children
  • Treats rheumatoid arthritis, discoid and systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Treats skin problems (which are sensitive to sunlight)
  • Treats juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Side Effect

COMMON

  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Headache
  • Loss of appetite
  • Skin rashes or itching
  • Mood swings with uncontrollable laughing or crying

UNCOMMON

  • Changes in the colour of the skin, nose, mouth or hair
  • Dizziness
  • Hair loss
  • Decreased reflexes
  • Vertigo (spinning sensation)
  • Ringing in the ears

How to use

Always take HCQS 400MG TABLET as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water and do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose, duration and frequency for you depending on your age, body weight and disease conditions.

How It works

HCQS 400MG TABLET works by increasing the potential of Hydrogen (pH) in a cell which disrupts the survival of infectious organisms and it also decreases the release of inflammatory enzymes. As a result, HCQS 400MG TABLET treats malarial infections in children and adults, it also treats rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus in adults.

What if you forget to take?

If you forget to take a dose of HCQS 400MG TABLET on time, take it as soon as you remember. However, skip the missing dose if it’s time for the next dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

Safety Advice for Hcqs 400mg

PREGNANCY

CAUTION

HCQS 400MG TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women if recommended by your doctor. Inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant while taking HCQS 400MG TABLET.

BREASTFEEDING

CAUTION

HCQS 400MG TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding women only if recommended by your doctor as it can pass through the breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking HCQS 400MG TABLET.

HEART DISEASE

CAUTION

HCQS 400MG TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with heart disease (such as cardiomyopathy, abnormal heartbeat, long QT syndrome) or have a history of a heart attack. Consult your doctor before taking HCQS 400MG TABLET.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HCQS 400MG TABLET safe for use in patients with diabetes?

HCQS 400MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with diabetes. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes and taking medicines to treat the condition such as insulin, sulfonylureas such as glimepiride, meglitinide, thiazolidinediones such as pioglitazone, metformin, etc. HCQS 400MG TABLET can lower the blood sugar levels. Consult your doctor if the symptoms worsen or persist.

Can I stop taking HCQS 400MG TABLET if my symptoms for the disease subside?

Though the symptoms of your disease subside, do not stop taking HCQS 400MG TABLET unless your doctor recommends it as the disease and its symptoms may worsen again. Consult your doctor for advice.

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