Nivaquine P 250mg 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.

Nivaquine P 250mg 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 Nivaquine P Tablet

Malaria

Benefits of Nivaquine P Tablet

In Malaria

Nivaquine P 250mg 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 Nivaquine P 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 Nivaquine P

Rash
Headache
Dizziness
Vomiting

How to use Nivaquine P 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. Nivaquine P 250mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Nivaquine P Tablet works

Nivaquine P 250mg Tablet is a an antiparasitic medication which 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.

Safety Advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Nivaquine P 250mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Nivaquine P 250mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Nivaquine P 250mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Nivaquine P 250mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Sometimes Nivaquine P 250mg Tablet causes blurred eyesight or makes it difficult to focus your eyes which may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Nivaquine P 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nivaquine P 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Nivaquine P 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nivaquine P 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

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Quick Tips

Nivaquine P 250mg Tablet 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-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.
Eye examination prior to and at 3–6 monthly intervals during use is required if patients are receiving Nivaquine P 250mg Tablet at continuous high doses for longer duration.
It may cause low blood sugar level. 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 general feeling of tiredness.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

4-Aminoquinoline derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Antimalarial- Aminoquinolines

Interaction with Drugs

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

Leflunomide

Brand(s): Lefsum, Lefunid, Lefumide

LIFE-THREATENING

Mefloquine

Brand(s): Meflar, Mefly, Meflotag

LIFE-THREATENING

Penicillamine

Brand(s): Cilamin, Artamin, Atrmin

LIFE-THREATENING

Digoxin

Brand(s): Cardisip

SERIOUS

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Patient Concerns

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

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

The medicine depends upon symptoms and stage of disease

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

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

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User Feedback

What are you using Nivaquine P Tablet for?

Malaria

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Others

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How much was the improvement?

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What were the side-effects while using Nivaquine P 250mg Tablet?

Dizziness

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Headache

22%

Rash

11%

Vomiting

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Nausea

11%

How do you take Nivaquine P Tablet?

With food

50%

With or witho*

25%

Empty stomach

25%

*With or without food

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