Chlorotek 80mg Oral Drops
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Meditek India |
| Active Ingredient | Chloroquine (80mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | 4-Aminoquinoline derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | OPHTHAL |
| Action Class | Antimalarial- Aminoquinolines |
| User Rating | 5.0 |
| User Reviews | 545 |
FAQ
How should Chlorotek 80mg Oral be stored?
Chlorotek 80mg Oral should be stored at room temperature in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any mishap.
What is Chlorotek 80mg Oral and what it is used for?
Chlorotek 80mg Oral is an anti-malarial medicine that is used for the treatment and prevention of malaria.
What lab test can be done to identify malaria in my child?
Your child needs to undergo laboratory tests such as complete blood count, blood smear test, or malaria rapid diagnostic test for the diagnosis of malaria.
Is it safe to use Chlorotek 80mg Oral for a long period of time?
If your doctor has prescribed you Chlorotek 80mg Oral for a longer period of time, you should get your eyes checked regularly. This is because chloroquine present in this medicine might cause blurred vision, difficulty reading (due to words disappearing), and a rare eye condition called retinopathy if taken for a longer period of time.
My child is having a genetic deficiency of the G-6-PD enzyme. Is it safe to give Chlorotek 80mg Oral?
Children with G-6-PD enzyme deficiency should avoid Chlorotek 80mg Oral. The deficiency of this enzyme in the body can lead to the breaking of blood cells, resulting in severe anemia. It is advised that you get your child’s enzyme level evaluated before starting the course of treatment.
What is the difference between hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine?
Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine were both first approved for malaria. However, chloroquine tends to cause many more side effects than hydroxychloroquine. As a result, hydroxychloroquine is more commonly used today. Hydroxychloroquine is also approved to treat rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, while chloroquine is not.
Can I take antacids along with Chlorotek 80mg Oral?
If you take an antacid, give a gap of at least 4 hours between the two medications.
What are the side effects of Chlorotek 80mg Oral?
Some of the most common side effects of this medicine are stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and headache. These side effects can often be reduced by taking the medicine with food.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Chlorotek 80mg Oral?
Chlorotek 80mg Oral may interact with other medicines or substances. Therefore, it would be advised to inform your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Chlorotek 80mg Oral.
How long does it take for malaria symptoms to show?
Symptoms of malaria can develop as quickly as 7 days after you are bitten by an infected mosquito. Usually, the symptoms may take up to 7 to 18 days to appear (incubation periods) from the day of the infection. Initial symptoms of malaria are flu-like which include feeling hot and shivery, fever, muscle pains, vomiting, headaches, and diarrhea.
How can you prevent yourself from getting malaria?
Malaria can be prevented by taking certain precautionary steps like covering your arms and legs to prevent mosquito bites, using a mosquito net and insect repellent. Check with your doctor whether you need to take malaria prevention tablets. If you do, make sure you take the right antimalarial tablets at the right dose and finish the proper course of treatment.
Who should not use Chlorotek 80mg Oral?
Inform your doctor if you have psoriasis before taking Chlorotek 80mg Oral since it may make your condition worse.
Can chloroquine cure coronavirus (COVID-19)?
There is not enough medical data to prove that chloroquine is effective in treating COVID-19. Therefore it is advisable not to take Chlorotek 80mg Oral without consulting your doctor for treating COVID-19.
What if I forget to give Chlorotek 80mg Oral to my child?
Do not panic. Unless your doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for the next dose. Do not give the double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
Chlorotek 80mg Oral Drops Reviews
Chlorotek 80mg Oral is an anti-parasitic medicine. It is given to prevent and treat malaria caused by a mosquito bite. Additionally, it may also be used to treat bowel infections in children that are caused by another type of parasite (amoeba).
Give Chlorotek 80mg Oral to your child by mouth, preferably after meals to prevent an upset stomach. Do not give antacids within 4 hours of taking this medicine as they may interfere with the absorption of the medicine. Chlorotek 80mg Oral can be slightly bitter. You can mix it with fruit juices to mask the bitterness. If your child vomits soon after taking Chlorotek 80mg Oral, help the child calm down and repeat the same dose after half an hour. However, skip the dose if it's time for the next dose. Do not double up the dose to catch up for the missed one.
Give it as per the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor as that is based on factors such as your child's weight, age, clinical condition, and treatment response. Chlorotek 80mg Oral may be given in higher doses for the initial one or two days followed by low doses in subsequent days. Strictly follow the dosing schedule prescribed by your child’s doctor as prolonged use of Chlorotek 80mg Oral can cause serious side effects in your child.
Chlorotek 80mg Oral may cause side effects such as headache, nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, upset stomach, stomach pain, rash, itching, hair loss, or increased sensitivity to light. These are usually temporary. However, if these persist, seek your doctor’s help.
Let the doctor know about your child’s complete medical history including history of any allergies and ongoing medicine regimen. The doctor must be informed about any previous complications related to liver, kidney, brain, heart, muscle weakness, genetic problems, blood cell abnormalities, or ear and eye problems. This information plays a critical role in planning your child’s overall treatment.
Give Chlorotek 80mg Oral to your child by mouth, preferably after meals to prevent an upset stomach. Do not give antacids within 4 hours of taking this medicine as they may interfere with the absorption of the medicine. Chlorotek 80mg Oral can be slightly bitter. You can mix it with fruit juices to mask the bitterness. If your child vomits soon after taking Chlorotek 80mg Oral, help the child calm down and repeat the same dose after half an hour. However, skip the dose if it's time for the next dose. Do not double up the dose to catch up for the missed one.
Give it as per the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor as that is based on factors such as your child's weight, age, clinical condition, and treatment response. Chlorotek 80mg Oral may be given in higher doses for the initial one or two days followed by low doses in subsequent days. Strictly follow the dosing schedule prescribed by your child’s doctor as prolonged use of Chlorotek 80mg Oral can cause serious side effects in your child.
Chlorotek 80mg Oral may cause side effects such as headache, nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, upset stomach, stomach pain, rash, itching, hair loss, or increased sensitivity to light. These are usually temporary. However, if these persist, seek your doctor’s help.
Let the doctor know about your child’s complete medical history including history of any allergies and ongoing medicine regimen. The doctor must be informed about any previous complications related to liver, kidney, brain, heart, muscle weakness, genetic problems, blood cell abnormalities, or ear and eye problems. This information plays a critical role in planning your child’s overall treatment.
How Chlorotek 80mg Oral Drops Works
Chlorotek 80mg Oral is an antiparasitic medication that is used to treat Malaria and Amoebiasis. It works by increasing the levels of heme and pH in the red blood cells where the parasite resides. It also acts by directly interfering with the genetic material of malarial parasites, thereby killing the parasite and stopping the infection from spreading.
How to Use Chlorotek 80mg Oral Drops
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Chlorotek 80mg Oral is to be taken with food.
Benefits of Chlorotek 80mg Oral Drops
- In Treatment of Amoebiasis: Amoebiasis is an infection caused by a parasite named Entamoeba histolytica. It is often transmitted through contaminated food or water. Symptoms associated with Amoebiasis are not very common. However, in some cases where symptoms do occur, the severity may range from mild diarrhea to blood in stools (dysentery), intestinal inflammation, and pus in the liver (liver abscess). Chlorotek 80mg Oral is given along with other medicines for the treatment of the above manifestations. Awareness of the quality of food, water, and sanitation conditions can help to prevent an infection.
- In Treatment of Malaria: Chlorotek 80mg Oral is used to treat malaria, a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes. It kills the infection causing parasite and stops further spread of the infection. Take it only as prescribed and refrain from taking any other medicines along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.
Uses of Chlorotek 80mg Oral Drops
- Treatment of Malaria
- Treatment of Amoebiasis
Chlorotek 80mg Oral Drops Side Effects
Safety Tips
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Chlorotek 80mg Oral is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Chlorotek 80mg Oral is recommended.However, prolonged use may impact kidney function in your child. The use of this medicine is not recommended in children with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Chlorotek 80mg Oral should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Chlorotek 80mg Oral may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Keep Chlorotek 80mg Oral away from children. Accidental exposure may cause serious events. If a child takes this medicine by accident, get medical help right away.
- Take Chlorotek 80mg Oral with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset.
- When used long-term, the doctor may monitor the amounts of the different types of blood cells in your child’s blood regularly. Inform your doctor if you notice unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, fever, or a general feeling of tiredness in your child.
- If your child develops a fever while in or after leaving a high-risk area, call the doctor right away.
- Consult your doctor immediately if your child exhibits serious side effects such as rash, swollen glands, problems with body organs like liver, kidney, or heart.
- Chlorotek 80mg Oral may make your child sensitive to sunlight. Take special care and use protective gear when your child is outdoors.
- Some self-care measures:Use of mosquito repellent creams, liquids, coils, mats, etc.Do not let water accumulate in the house as it may lead to mosquito breeding. Instead, you can put a small amount of Kerosene oil in the water. This floating oil helps to trap and kill mosquito larvae and dramatically reduce mosquito breeding.Screen the houses with wire mesh.Use bed nets at home while sleeping.Wear clothes that cover the maximum surface area of the body.Avoid spraying insect repellents on children. Lower their evening and night-time outdoor activity.
- 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.
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