Lavclor Tablet is a combination of two antimalarial medicines. It is prescribed to treat malaria. It fights against the infection by preventing the growth of the parasites inside the body.

Lavclor Tablet is a prescription medicine. It can be taken with or without food, but try to take it at a fixed time regularly. Take the medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. A missed dose should be taken as soon as you remember. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy.

Some common side effects of this medicine are nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, rashes, etc. You may also feel dizzy, thus it is advised not to drive or operate machinery. To overcome dizziness you should drink plenty of fluid. If any of the side effects get aggravated, contact your doctor immediately.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine.

Uses of Lavclor Tablet

Treatment of Malaria

Benefits of Lavclor Tablet

In Treatment of Malaria

Malaria is a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Lavclor Tablet is an antimalarial medicine and is used to treat malaria. It kills the infection-causing parasite and stops the further spread of the infection in the body. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.

Side effects of Lavclor Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Lavclor

Headache
Itching
Hives
Rash
Nausea
Vomiting
Upset stomach
Stomach pain
Dizziness

How to use Lavclor Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lavclor Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Lavclor Tablet works

Lavclor Tablet works by acting against the malaria parasite at different stages of its life cycle. Chloroquine helps kill parasites present in the blood, reducing fever and other malaria symptoms, while primaquine helps clear dormant forms of the parasite in the liver. Together, these actions help treat malaria effectively and reduce the chance of the infection coming back.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Lavclor Tablet.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Lavclor Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Lavclor Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

UNSAFE

Lavclor Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Sometimes Lavclor Tablet causes blurred eyesight or makes it difficult to focus your eyes which may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Lavclor Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Lavclor Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

What if you forget to take Lavclor Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Lavclor Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Lavclor Tablet can be taken with or without food, but take with food if you experience stomach upset.
Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:
- Wear light-coloured and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
- Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.
- Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms in spite of screening.
It may cause blurring of vision, when you first start taking it. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
It may cause low blood sugar levels. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly, if you are diabetic.
Stay hydrated and drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome the side effects.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI MALARIALS

Patient concerns

Suffering from maleria since 10 days please give me prescription

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

how do u know u have malariaand which type malaria u have

Which medicine use for Malaria? What is eating in Malaria?

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

The medicine depends upon symptoms and stage of disease

I have fever since last four days, I was prescribed zifi 200 and zerodol p by my doctor, but I started getting rashes, reactions, so the doctor stopped the meds, and said to have crocin only, now fourth day is over, fever comes down after having crocin then comes back again. Body ache, and headache is there, fever reaches 103, 103.8 easily every morning, have pain in my eyes also. Had zathrin 250 in the morning and at night today with crocin, my doctor suggested it on phone. What do I have? And why am I not getting better? What medication should I take?

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

do malaria card test & widal

User feedback

What are you using Lavclor Tablet for?

Malaria

67%

Others

33%

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

83%

Average

17%

What were the side-effects while using Lavclor Tablet?

No Side Effec*

50%

Upset stomach

50%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Lavclor Tablet?

With food

100%

Please rate Lavclor Tablet on price

Average

67%

Expensive

33%

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Peripheral Smear for Malaria

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