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 Forte 500 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Nivaquine P Tablet works

Nivaquine P Forte 500 mg 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.

Nivaquine P Tablet related warnings

Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Nivaquine P Forte 500 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

SAFE

Nivaquine P Forte 500 mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.
Sometimes Nivaquine P Forte 500 mg Tablet causes blurred eyesight or makes it difficult to focus your eyes which may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Nivaquine P Forte 500 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nivaquine P Forte 500 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Nivaquine P Forte 500 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nivaquine P Forte 500 mg 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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Expert Advice

Nivaquine P Forte 500 mg 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 Forte 500 mg 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.

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

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Famotidine

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Patient Concerns

Questions Related to Nivaquine P

P. Virus maleria treatment

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetes Specialist

Your query is not very accurate. You may be asking for Treatment of Malaria caused by Plasmodium vivax. Please clarify and I shall revert backAnd For Plasmodium Vivax Malaria the first choice is Chloroquine.

How many e mail injection should be inject in p vivex malaria

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetes Specialist

The question itself is not relevant

I am having serve pain in left ankle from 3rd of Nov started with fever but dont have fever now. Blood check also done and no dengue, chikunguniya and malaria detected. Now blood cell count is also good. However the pain is chronic and has variation from one day to another, I am not able to even walk when the pain in ankle is serve. Pls guide.

Dr. Trilok Kumar Jha

Bone & Joint Specialist

Get your blood test for Serum uric acid, Tab Nucoxia P 1 BD after meals, Cap Pan D 1 BD before meals.

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

Diabetes Specialist

do malaria card test & widal

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FAQs

Q. Is chloroquine a quinine/antibiotic/ contain sulpha/ is still used?

No, it is 4-aminoquinoline and not a quinine/antibiotic. It does not contain sulfa. It is used for the treatment of malaria (due to P. vivax, P.malariae, P. ovale, and susceptible strains of P. falciparum), prevention and suppression of malaria, amoebic hepatitis and abscess, discoid and systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis

Q. Is Nivaquine P available over the counter?

Yes,it is available over the counter

Q. Is Nivaquine P safe in G6PD deficiency?

No, as there may be a risk of hemolysis in patients with G6PD deficiency. Always consult your doctor regarding its use

Q. Is Nivaquine P banned in Nigeria?

Yes, it is banned in Nigeria

Q. What is Lariago tablet/Lariago syrup/Lariago-DS/ Resochin used for?

These are the trade names of products containing the drug chloroquine and are used in the treatment of malaria

Q. Does Nivaquine P affect birth control/ affect the birth control pill/contraceptive pill/ menstrual cycle?

No, it does not affect birth control/ affect birth control pill/contraceptive pill/ menstrual cycle. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q. Does Nivaquine P cause nightmares/insomnia?

Nivaquine P causing these side effects is rare or uncommon. Always consult your doctor for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

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