Basoquin Suspension is an antiparasitic medicine. It is used for the treatment of malaria. It works by killing the malaria-causing parasites and reduces their number in your body. This way it stops the infection from spreading.

Basoquin Suspension is used to treat malaria and to help prevent from catching malaria

Uses of Basoquin Suspension

Malaria

Benefits of Basoquin Suspension

In Malaria

Malaria is a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Basoquin Suspension effectively treats malaria. However, this medicine should not be used to prevent malaria or to treat severe cases of malaria.

Take it as advised by the doctor. Refrain from taking any other medicines or antacids 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 Basoquin Suspension

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 Basoquin

Weakness
Headache
Dizziness
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Itching

How to use Basoquin Suspension

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Basoquin Suspension is to be taken with food.

How Basoquin Suspension works

Basoquin Suspension 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Basoquin Suspension.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Basoquin Suspension is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Basoquin Suspension is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Basoquin Suspension may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Basoquin Suspension should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Basoquin Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Basoquin Suspension should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Basoquin Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Basoquin Suspension?

If you miss a dose of Basoquin Suspension, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset.
Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:
- Wear light-colored 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 despite screening.
Eye examination before and at 3–6 monthly intervals during use is required if patients are receiving Basoquin Suspension 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

4-Aminoquinoline derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI MALARIALS

Action Class

Antimalarial- Aminoquinolines

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

FAQs

Who should not use Basoquin Suspension?

Use of Basoquin Suspension should be avoided if you are allergic to Basoquin Suspension or any of its components or if. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Basoquin Suspension for the first time, consult your doctor. It should also be avoided in case of severe liver disease, if you have ever suffered from sudden high fevers, shaking, severe sore throat or ulcers in the mouth during treatment with Basoquin Suspension earlier or if you have an eye disease with damage to your retina.

Can Basoquin Suspension be used during pregnancy?

No this medicine should not be used during pregnancy without medical advice particularly during the first 3 months of pregnancy. If you learn that you are pregnant during the treatment, consult your doctor.

Can Basoquin Suspension be given to children?

This medicine should not be used in children less than 1 year of age, as appropriate dose adjustments cannot be made with this formulation.

What are some of the serious side-effects of Basoquin Suspension?

Some of the serious side-effects of Basoquin Suspension are low white blood cell count (which can make you more prone to infections), liver disease and eye disorders.

How long does it take for malaria symptoms to show?

Symptoms of malaria can develop as quickly as 7 days after you are bitten by an infected mosquito. Usually, the symptoms may take upto 7 to 18 days to appear (incubation periods) from the day of the infection. Initial symptoms of malaria are flu-like which include feeling hot and shivery, fever, muscle pains, vomiting, headaches and diarrhea.

How can you prevent yourself from getting malaria?

Malaria can be prevented by taking certain precautionary steps like covering your arms and legs to prevent mosquito bites, using mosquito net and insect repellent. Check with your doctor whether you need to take malaria prevention tablets. If you do, make sure you take the right antimalarial tablets at the right dose, and finish the proper course of treatment.

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References

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