Hcqs 300mg Tablet 10'S
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Hydroxy Chloroquine 300mg
By IPCA LABORATORIES LTD Prescription Needed
By IPCA LABORATORIES LTD Prescription Needed
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What is HCQS 300MG?
- HCQS 300MG contains Hydroxychloroquine which belongs to a group of medicines known as antimalarials
CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION
THERAPEUTIC USES
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
INTERACTIONS
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
SIDE EFFECTS
MORE INFORMATION
What HCQS 300MG is used for?
It is used to treat,
- rheumatoid arthritis (Inflammation of the joints)
- juvenile idiopathic arthritis (in children)
- discoid and systemic lupus erythematosus (a disease of the skin or the internal organs)
- skin problems which are sensitive to sunlight
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:
- are allergic to HCQS 300MG or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- have an eye problem which affects the retina, inside of the eye (maculopathy) or you get a change in eye colour
- have liver or kidney problems
- have serious stomach or gut problems
- have heart problems
- have any problems with your blood
- have any problems with your nervous system or brain
- have psoriasis
- have a genetic condition known as ‘glucose-6-dehydrogenase deficiency’
- have a rare illness called ‘porphyria’
Tell to your doctor if you are taking,
- cimetidine, antacids used in the treatment of stomach ulcers
- neostigmine and pyridostigmine, used to treat muscle weakness
- medicines that may affect the kidneys or liver
- medicines that affect the skin or the eyes
- halofantrine, mefloquine (antimalarials)
- amiodarone, digoxin, used to treat heart problems
- certain antibiotics such as moxifloxacin, gentamicin, neomycin or tobramycin
- medicines used to treat epilepsy
- insulin or metformin, used in the management of diabetes mellitus
- rabies vaccine
- ciclosporin, medicine used after an organ transplantation to help prevent rejection
- praziquantel, used to treat worm infections
- medicines used to treat a rare condition called Fabry’s disease e.g. agalsidase
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- Take this medicine by mouth
- Swallow HCQS 300MG whole with a meal or a glass of milk
- Do not crush or chew your tablets
- The doctor will work out the dose depending on your body weight
- For adults and elderly: One or two tablets each day
- For children and adolescents: One tablet each day
If you take more HCQS 300MG
- If you take more HCQS 300MG than you should, tell your doctor or go to a hospital casualty department straight away
- Symptoms of over dosage are: headache, problems with your eyesight, fall in blood pressure, convulsions (fits), heart problems, severe breathing problems, heart attack
If you forget to take HCQS 300MG
- If you forget a dose, take it as soon as your remember it
- However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose
- Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet
If you stop taking HCQS 300MG
- Do not stop taking HCQS 300MG unless your doctor tells you to do
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
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UNCOMMON
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VERY RARE
- allergic reactions such as red or lumpy rashes, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of the eyelids, lips, face, throat or tongue
- severe skin reactions such as blistering, widespread scaly skin, pus-filled spots together with a high temperature, reddening and being more sensitive to the sun
- blistering or peeling of the skin around the lips, eyes, mouth, nose and genitals, flu-like symptoms and fever. This could be a condition called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- problems in eyesight such as blurring, sensitivity to light or the way you see colour
- stomach pain
- feeling sick
- skin rashes, itching
- being sick, diarrhea
- loss of appetite (anorexia)
- headache
- changes in mood with uncontrollable laughing or crying
- muscle weakness, cramps, stiffness or spasms or changes in sensation such as tingling
- changes in the colour of your skin or the inside of your nose or mouth
- hair loss or loss of hair colour
- feeling nervous
- ringing in the ear (tinnitus)
- balance problems (vertigo) or feeling dizzy
- liver problems shown by blood tests
Disclaimer:
The contents of this website are for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Disclaimer:
The contents of this website are for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.