Lariago 250mg Tablet (anti-parasitic for Malaria)

Lariago 250mg Tablet

Manufacturer
Ipca Laboratories Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION
Chloroquine (250mg)

Product introduction

Lariago 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.

Lariago 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 Lariago Tablet

Treatment of Malaria

Benefits of Lariago Tablet

In Treatment of Malaria
Lariago 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 Lariago 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 Lariago

Rash
Headache
Dizziness
Vomiting
Nausea
Stomach pain
Loss of appetite
Diarrhea

Quick tips

1. Lariago 250mg Tablet is used for the prevention and treatment of malaria.

2. Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset.

3. 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.
4. It may cause a blurring of vision when you first start taking it. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.

5. Eye examination before and at 3–6 monthly intervals during use is required if patients are receiving Lariago 250mg Tablet at continuous high doses for a longer duration.

6. It may cause low blood sugar levels. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly, if you are diabetic.

7. 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
No

Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL

Action Class
Antimalarial- Aminoquinolines