Malaquin 500mg Tablet

Chloroquine (500mg)

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Malaquin 500mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medicine, used for the prevention and treatment of malaria. It works by killing the malaria-causing parasite and stops the infection from spreading.

Written By Dr. Subita Alagh, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 12 Oct 2026 | 11:23 AM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Chloroquine (500mg)

Marketer

PCI Pharmaceuticals

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Product introduction

Malaquin 500mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early can result in treatment failure and increase the side effects too. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned. Take measures to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes like using insect repellent creams on parts of your body, not covered by clothing. Spray mosquito repellent to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms in spite of screening. Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.

Some people may experience rash, headache, dizziness, and vomiting as side effects of this medicine. It may also cause stomach pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and nausea. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration.

Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as it can lower the sugar levels in the blood. If you are diabetic, you should monitor your blood sugar regularly. It may cause blurring of vision. Therefore, regular eye examinations are recommended while on treatment with this medicine. 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.

Uses of Malaquin Tablet

Treatment of Malaria

Benefits of Malaquin Tablet

Treatment of Malaria
Malaquin 500mg Tablet is used to treat malaria, a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes. It kills the infection causing parasite and stops further spread of the infection. Take it only as prescribed and refrain from taking any other medicines along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.

Side effects of Malaquin 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 Malaquin

Limited data available

How to use Malaquin 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. Malaquin 500mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Malaquin Tablet works

Malaquin 500mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medication that treats malaria. It works by increasing the levels of haeme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.

All substitutes for Malaquin 500mg Tablet

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset.
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 Malaquin 500mg Tablet 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Malaquin 500mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Malaquin 500mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Malaquin 500mg 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

Malaquin 500mg Tablet may cause temporary visual disturbances. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Sometimes Malaquin 500mg Tablet causes blurred eyesight or makes it difficult to focus your eyes which may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Malaquin 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Malaquin 500mg 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.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Malaquin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

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