Lariago 500 Mg

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS771

US Brand Name

Aralen

Strength

500mg

Generic Name

Chloroquine Phosphate

Manufacturer

IPCA Laboratories, India

## Lariago 500 Mg (Chloroquine)

## What Is The Generic Name For Lariago 500 Mg?

Chloroquine is the generic version for Lariago 500 mg

## Which US Brand is Equivalent To Lariago 500 Mg (Chloroquine)?

Aralen

## About Lariago 500 Mg (Chloroquine)

Lariago 500 mg contains an active ingredient, Chloroquine, which is used in the treatment of Malaria and available at all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer:

IPCA Laboratories (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Lariago 500 mg.

## Strength:

Lariago 500 mg contains an active ingredient, Chloroquine, 500 mg which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Lariago 500 Mg (Chloroquine)?

Lariago 500 mg is used in the treatment and prophylaxis of:

Malaria

Amebiasis

## How Lariago 500 Mg (Chloroquine) Works?

Lariago 500 mg has an active antimalarial ingredient, Chloroquine. It is basically a weak base that reaches high concentration within the malarial parasite and causes accumulation of toxic heme pigment, which kills the parasite.

## Before You Use Lariago 500 Mg (Chloroquine):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Chloroquine

You are not suffering from Chickenpox, Measles and other communicable Disease

You are not having Eye Disease

You do not have Liver/Kidney/Thyroid problems

Your doctor knows about your medical history (about your Surgeries, all diseases, pre-existing disease and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Lariago 500 Mg (Chloroquine)?

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid Driving as it may impair your thinking and reactions

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Lariago 500 Mg (Chloroquine)?

You should not take Lariago 500 mg if you:

Have ever noticed Hypersensitivity to Chloroquine

Have Eye Disease

Have severe Liver/Kidney Disease

Have mental Disorders

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy To The Tablet

Have Mental Disorders

Have any Blood Disorders

Have G6PD Deficiency as it may cause hemolysis

Have Eye Problems

Muscles Weakness (Myasthenia Gravis)

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

Experience rashes with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms after taking Chloroquine

## Dosage:

Lariago 500 mg contains an active ingredient, Chloroquine, which is used in the treatment of Malaria. It is easily available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can be judged by your doctor only. You should avoid high dosage for a long time as it may cause Blood Disorders and Blurred Vision or other serious effects.

Patients are advised to take Lariago 500 mg at a fixed time with the food or with milk to reduce stomach upset problems.

## How Much Of The Lariago 500 Mg (Chloroquine) to Be Used?

Lariago 500 mg is available in various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores. Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Lariago 500 mg.

## How To Take The Lariago 500 Mg (Chloroquine)?

Lariago 500 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. You must swallow the tablet as a whole with water. Do not try to chew or crush it. It is better to take it with food or milk.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Lariago 500 Mg?

You are always advised to take Lariago 500 mg as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by the doctor. You are not advised to take it in a smaller or larger amount or for a longer time than recommended.

## Overdose:

Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect an Overdose.

## Missed Dose:

You should try to take every dose of Lariago 500 mg at a fixed time. A missed dose of Lariago 500 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. You should skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Lariago 500 Mg (Chloroquine)?

Abdominal pain

Mood changes

Vomiting

Dizziness

Muscle weakness

Loss of appetite

Hair loss

Itching and Rashes

Hearing disorder

Blurred vision

Visual disturbance

Headache

Bloating

Altered heart rate

Photopsia (presence of perceived flashes of light)

Eye disorder

Drowsiness

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Lariago 500 mg. It can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on other medications or taking any supplements. It interacts with the following medicine:

Ethambutol

Fluconazole

Tramadol

Quinidine

Lariago 500 mg also interacts with Oculotoxicity.

## Warning And Precaution:

Lariago 500 mg may worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Prolongation of QT interval causing Arrhythmias

Eye Disorders

Blood Disorders

Hearing Problems

Psoriasis

Impair Liver Function

Porphyria

You should always consult your doctor to get the best possible treatment.

## Things To Remember:

Do not forget to monitor your Liver Function and complete blood cells count.

You should have a regular checkup for Eyesight or Vision Problems.

Keep out of reach of children

Always read the information written on the leaflet of medicine.

Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding the dose, time and strength of the Tablet.

## Indications:

It should be strictly avoided in pregnant/conceiving and breastfeeding Females.

Lariago 500 mg should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not continue for a longer time than prescribed as it may lead to Visual and Blood Disorders.

## Storage:

Store the Lariago 500 mg at room temperature in a dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and are not damaged.