HCQ (200mg) 30 Tablets

Hydroxychloroquine is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD). It works by calming the immune system. This helps reduce swelling (inflammation) in people with autoimmune conditions, where the immune system attacks the body.

Antirheumatic drug

This medicine is used in the treatment of:

• Malaria
• Rheumatoid arthritis (joint disorder)
• Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (joint disorder in children)
• Lupus erythematosus (autoimmune disorder)
• Skin conditions aggravated by sunlight

Follow these dosage instructions:

• Adult Dosage

Malaria

• Child Dosage

Use and dose must be determined by the doctor

Seek medical help if you think you have taken too much of this medication.

If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don't remember missing the dose, don't double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.

Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it. Take this medicine with meals or milk to lessen stomach upset, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Keep using this medicine for the full treatment time, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

Do not use this medication if you have any of the following conditions:

• Blood or bone marrow problems
• Eye or vision problems
• Muscle problems
• Nerve problems
• Porphyria (blood disorder)
• Psoriasis (skin disease)
• Stomach or bowel problems

Common side effects include:

• Muscle weakness
• Cramps
• Stiffness or spasms
• Changes in how your skin feels such as tingling

To achieve desired therapeutic results, it is important to follow the recommended dosage and duration of treatment or as advised by the doctor .

Ask your doctor about any possible drug interactions, and discuss every medicine you have been taking.

Store the medicine at room temperature and keep out of direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and animals. Do not use the medication past its expiration date.

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Always follow your doctor's advice, and never self-medicate.