Leoquin Suspension
Your child’s medicine at a glance
Give Leoquin Suspension 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. Leoquin Suspension can be slightly bitter. You can mix it with fruit juices to mask the bitterness. If your child vomits soon after taking Leoquin Suspension, 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. Leoquin Suspension 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 Leoquin Suspension can cause serious side effects in your child.
Leoquin Suspension 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.
Uses of Leoquin Suspension in children
- Treatment of Malaria
- Treatment of Amoebiasis
Benefits of Leoquin Suspension for your child
In Treatment of Malaria
In Treatment of Amoebiasis
Side effects of Leoquin Suspension in children
Common side effects of Leoquin
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Loss of appetite
- Rash
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Upset stomach
- Photosensitivity
- Diarrhea
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Safety advice
However, prolonged use may impact kidney function in your child. The use of this medicine is not recommended in children with severe kidney disease.
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Quick tips
- 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.
- Take Leoquin Suspension with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset.
- Leoquin Suspension 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, 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.
- 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.
- Keep Leoquin Suspension away from children. Accidental exposure may cause serious events. If a child takes this medicine by accident, get medical help right away.
- If your child develops a fever while in or after leaving a high-risk area, call the doctor right away.
- Leoquin Suspension is used for the prevention and treatment of malaria.
- Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset.
- Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:
- Wear light-colored 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 despite screening.
- It may cause a blurring of vision when you first start taking it. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
- Eye examination before and at 3–6 monthly intervals during use is required if patients are receiving Leoquin Suspension at continuous high doses for a longer duration.
- It may cause low blood sugar levels. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly, if you are diabetic.
- 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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