Chlorquin TM
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Active ingredients: chloroquine
Pack: Chlorquin 250 mg tablet, 100, bottle
Brand name
(ARTG)
: CHLORQUIN chloroquine phosphate 250mg tablet bottleWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Suppression and treatment of malaria; amoebic hepatitis; in certain phases of lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis and related collagen diseases. The use of chloroquine is contraindicated - in patients with known hypersensitivity to 4-aminoquinoline compounds -in patients with retinal or visual field changes. In case of an acute attack of malaria, the physician may elect to use this drug after carefully weighing the possible benefits and risks for the patient.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- Round, flat, white tablet with breakline on one side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 100 pack
- bulk tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient chloroquine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
