Chloroquine Phosphate: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Chloroquine Phosphate is an antimalarial medicine. It is a prescription medicine used for malaria caused by vivax and sensitive parasites, and amoebic liver abscess. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, syrup and injections, made by 16 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Chloroquine Phosphate works

Chloroquine builds up inside malaria parasites in the red blood cells and stops them breaking down haemoglobin safely, which kills the parasites.

What is Chloroquine Phosphate used for?

• Malaria caused by vivax and sensitive parasites
• And amoebic liver abscess

Chloroquine Phosphate is used to treat malaria caused by Plasmodium vivax, P. malariae, P. ovale and chloroquine-sensitive falciparum parasites, and in some cases to prevent malaria. It is also used for amoebic liver abscess.

Side effects of Chloroquine Phosphate

Common side effects of Chloroquine Phosphate include:

• Nausea or stomach upset
• Headache
• Itching, which is more common in people of African descent
• Blurred vision

Get medical help for changes in vision, fainting, a fast or irregular heartbeat, a fit, or muscle weakness.

Precautions and warnings

• Take it with food to reduce stomach upset.
• Overdose is very dangerous, especially in children; keep it locked away.
• Tell your doctor if you have epilepsy, psoriasis, liver or kidney disease, heart rhythm problems or G6PD deficiency.
• Long-term use needs regular eye checks.

Frequently asked questions about Chloroquine Phosphate

What is the price of Chloroquine Phosphate in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Chloroquine Phosphate products currently in stock range from Rs 4 to Rs 1,600 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Eplachlor 200mg|5ml Injection at Rs 4. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Chloroquine Phosphate are available in Pakistan?

Chloroquine Phosphate is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Chloroquine (Albro), Devoquine (Don Valley), Efroquine (Efroze Chemical Industries (PVT.) Ltd), Eplachlor (Epla), Geoquin (Geofman), Resochin (Bayer Pharma (PVT.) Ltd), Nivaquin-p (Sanofi Aventis Pakistan Limited) and Fooquine (Alfalah Pharma), along with 1 more brands listed below.

Do I need a prescription for Chloroquine Phosphate?

Yes. Chloroquine Phosphate is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Are all Chloroquine Phosphate brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Chloroquine Phosphate in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Chloroquine Phosphate brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 30+ products containing Chloroquine Phosphate from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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