Vyloo

Malargo 100mg Syrup

℞
Prescription Required
Store below 30C
MRP₹11.4020% OFF
₹9.12

Inclusive of all taxes

Packaging:60.0 ml in 1 bottle
Malargo 100mg Syrup – Chloroquine (100mg) 100 mg by Eastern Drug
Click to enlarge

Fast Delivery

Express dispatch for Malargo 100mg Syrup across India, with fast delivery in Delhi NCR, Noida, and Ghaziabad.

Licensed Pharmacy
Rx Verification
Fast Dispatch

Quick Facts

Chemical Class4-Aminoquinoline derivative
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassOPHTHAL
Action ClassAntimalarial- Aminoquinolines

About Malargo 100mg Syrup

Malargo 100mg Syrup 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 Malargo 100mg Syrup 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. Malargo 100mg Syrup can be slightly bitter. You can mix it with fruit juices to mask the bitterness. If your child vomits soon after taking Malargo 100mg Syrup, 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. Malargo 100mg Syrup 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 childs doctor as prolonged use of Malargo 100mg Syrup can cause serious side effects in your child.Malargo 100mg Syrup 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 doctors help.Let the doctor know about your childs 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 childs overall treatment.

How It Works

Malargo 100mg Syrup 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 Malargo 100mg Syrup 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. Malargo 100mg Syrup can be slightly bitter. You can mix it with fruit juices to mask the bitterness. If your child vomits soon after taking Malargo 100mg Syrup, 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. Malargo 100mg Syrup 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 childs doctor as prolonged use of Malargo 100mg Syrup can cause serious side effects in your child.Malargo 100mg Syrup 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 doctors help.Let the doctor know about your childs 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 childs overall treatment.

How to Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Malargo 100mg Syrup is to be taken with food.

What if you miss a dose?

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 its almost time for the next dose. Do not give the double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

Storage

Store below 30C

Prescription required. Upload a valid prescription at checkout or via prescription upload.

Composition of Malargo 100mg Syrup

Uses of Malargo 100mg Syrup

Treatment of Malaria

Key Benefits of Malargo 100mg Syrup

  • 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). Malargo 100mg Syrup 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.

Side Effects of Malargo 100mg Syrup

  • Upset stomach
  • Photosensitivity
  • Rash
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Diarrhea

This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Safety Advice for Malargo 100mg Syrup

Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Malargo 100mg Syrup is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Malargo 100mg Syrup 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

Malargo 100mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Malargo 100mg Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Children with G-6-PD enzyme deficiency should avoid Malargo 100mg Syrup. 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.

Malargo 100mg Syrup 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 Malargo 100mg Syrup.

Malargo 100mg Syrup 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.

Malargo 100mg Syrup is an anti-malarial medicine that is used for the treatment and prevention of malaria.

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.

If your doctor has prescribed you Malargo 100mg Syrup 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.

Inform your doctor if you have psoriasis before taking Malargo 100mg Syrup since it may make your condition worse.

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.

There is not enough medical data to prove that chloroquine is effective in treating COVID-19. Therefore it is advisable not to take Malargo 100mg Syrup without consulting your doctor for treating COVID-19.

If you take an antacid, give a gap of at least 4 hours between the two medications.

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.

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.

Need help with this medicine?

Our licensed pharmacists can help with availability, prescription verification, and ordering support.

Related & alternative brands

Other medicines with a similar composition or name available on Vyloo. Always confirm therapeutic equivalence with your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

Nicoquine DS 310mg TabletRx

Nicoquine DS 310mg Tablet

Densa Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd · 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

₹9
Larquin 100mg SuspensionRx

Larquin 100mg Suspension

Lark Laboratories Ltd · 60.0 ml in 1 bottle

₹19
Leoquin P EC TabletRx

Leoquin P EC Tablet

Leo Pharmaceuticals · 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

₹3
Emquin 100mg SyrupRx

Emquin 100mg Syrup

Merck Ltd · 50.0 ml in 1 bottle

₹16