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Avloclor (Chloroquine) 250mg Tablets
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About the product
Avloclor 250mg Tablets contain chloroquine, a medicine used to prevent and treat malaria, a serious disease caused by parasites transmitted through mosquito bites. Chloroquine works by interfering with the growth and reproduction of the malaria parasites in the red blood cells, helping to stop the infection from developing or worsening. It is commonly taken before, during, and after travel to malaria-risk areas as prescribed, and may also be used to treat certain other parasitic infections or autoimmune conditions like lupus. The tablets should be taken exactly as directed to ensure effective protection and reduce the risk of side effects.
Overview
FAQ
Directions
Side Effects
How it works
Delivery
Ingredients
Warnings
Overview
Avloclor (Chloroquine) 250mg Tablets is a medication that contains the active ingredient chloroquine phosphate. Chloroquine phosphate is an “anti-malarial”.
This medicine can be used to gain protection against malaria in certain countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What other precautions should I take Avloclor (Chloroquine) 250mg Tablets?
Whilst taking Avloclor (Chloroquine) 250mg Tablets, you should take other precautions to reduce the chances of being bitten by mosquitos, such as:
- Wear light-colored, long-sleeved clothing and long trousers when outside after sunset.
- Use insect repellents on parts of your body unprotected by clothing.
- Sleep under a mosquito net.
Can Avloclor (Chloroquine) 250mg Tablets prevent malaria?
Avloclor (Chloroquine) 250mg Tablets are used for the prevention of malaria in certain countries, however no medicine can be guaranteed to protect against malaria in every case.
Malaria prevention medicines are recommended for people travelling to countries where malaria occurs and people living in malaria areas who are not immune to it.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is suitable for the part of the world that you are visiting as in some countries you may have to take another medicine alongside Avloclor (Chloroquine) 250 mg Tablets for maximum protection.
What do I need to know before taking Avloclor (Chloroquine) 250mg Tablets?
Avloclor (Chloroquine) 250mg Tablets shouldn’t be taken if you are allergic to chloroquine phosphate or any of the other ingredients present in this medicine. This medicine also shouldn’t be taken if you are taking amiodarone, which is a medicine used to control heart rate.
To learn more about the risk factors and warning of this medicine, be sure to read the patient information leaflet or ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Directions
You should take Avloclor (Chloroquine) 250mg Tablets however your doctor or pharmacist has instructed. If you are unsure on the details, check with them first before use.
You should start taking this medicine one week before you arrive in a malaria risk area. Continue to take the tablets throughout your entire stay. After leaving the malaria risk area and arriving home, you must keep taking this medicine for a further 4 weeks.
For adults and children over 14 years of age, take two Avloclor (Chloroquine) 250mg Tablets once a week on the same day each week. If you are an elderly person, you may be recommended blood tests and a different dose.
It’s recommended to take the tablets after eating food, and with a whole drink of water.
Side Effects
This medicine can cause side effects, like all medicines. However, not everyone will get them. Some side effects include:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Involuntary muscle spasms
- Insomnia
- Skin rash
- Hair loss
- Changes in hair colour
If you experience any serious side effects like fits or allergic reactions, then you should stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor immediately. Talk to your doctor before using this medicine to learn of the various risk factors or check the patient information leaflet for a full list of side effects.
How it works
Avloclor contains chloroquine phosphate, an antimalarial medication that combats malaria by interfering with the parasite’s ability to detoxify heme, a toxic byproduct of hemoglobin digestion. Malaria parasites digest hemoglobin within red blood cells, releasing heme, which is toxic to them. Chloroquine accumulates in the parasite’s acidic food vacuole and inhibits the polymerization of heme into hemozoin, a non-toxic substance.
Delivery
At e-Surgery, we use Royal Mail for our deliveries. The delivery options are Royal Mail Tracked 24, Royal Mail Tracked 48 and Royal Mail Special Delivery by 1pm. All packaging from e-Surgery is fully recyclable and discreet.
Ingredients
The active substance in Avloclor Tablets is chloroquine phosphate. Each tablet contains 250 mg of chloroquine phosphate (equivalent to 155 mg of chloroquine base). The other ingredients are magnesium stearate (E572) and maize starch.
Warnings
You should not take Avloclor if:
- You are allergic to chloroquine phosphate or any of the other ingredients of Avloclor
- You are taking a medicine called amiodarone (used to control the heart rate). Avloclor may increase the risk of uneven heart beats (cardiac arrhythmias) when it is taken at the same time as amiodarone. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking your medication if:
- You have ever had epilepsy, convulsions or fits.
- You have ever had problems with your liver or kidneys.
- You have ever been told that you have a rare disease of the blood pigment called ‘porphyria’ or anyone in your family has it. This is because Avloclor may cause severe symptoms of porphyria, particularly if you drink alcohol.
- You have a scaly condition of the skin called psoriasis.
- You have a muscle problem called ‘myasthenia gravis’. Avloclor can increase the symptoms of this condition. It can also reduce the effect of medicines used to treat this condition (neostigmine and pyridostigmine).
- You have a blood problem called ‘glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency’. Avloclor may damage blood cells in people with this blood condition.
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