What is Lariago?

Lariago 250mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medicine used to prevent and treat malaria. It works by killing malaria that causes the parasite, and stops the spread of the infection. Lariago, 250mg Tablet, should be used at the dose and duration recommended by your doctor. Take it with food to reduce the risk of stomach upset.

  • Lariago contains chloroquine phosphate, primarily used to treat and prevent malaria caused by Plasmodium species.
  • It is also being studied for potential use in treating certain viral infections like COVID-19.

What Health Conditions can Lariago DS tablet Treat?

Lariago 250 mg Tablet is used for:

  • Malaria prophylaxis for travelers to malaria-prone regions.
  • Treatment of amebiasis, a parasitic intestinal infection, and amebic liver abscess caused by Entamoeba histolytica.

Treatment of malaria symptoms:

  • Muscle pain
  • Chills
  • Fever
  • Fatigue

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Side Effects of Lariago


Precautions for Using Lariago 250mg Tablet

  • Pregnancy: Consult your doctor before using Lariago 250mg Tablet during pregnancy as it may pose risks.
  • Breastfeeding: It is generally safe to use Lariago 250mg Tablet while breastfeeding as studies suggest minimal risk to the baby.
  • Driving: Be cautious as Lariago 250mg Tablet may cause side effects like blurred vision, affecting your ability to drive.
  • Kidney: Use Lariago 250mg Tablet with caution if you have kidney disease; dose adjustment may be necessary.
  • Liver: Use Lariago 250mg Tablet cautiously if you have liver disease; dose adjustment may be required. Regular liver function tests may be advised.

Warnings

Talk to your doctor if you have:

  • Hypoglycemia: Sudden drop in blood sugar, unconsciousness, extreme hunger, headache, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, restlessness, aggression, reduced alertness, confusion, shakiness, or dizziness
  • Cardiovascular issues: Chest pain, irregular heart rhythm, increased heart rate, palpitations, swelling in legs, breathlessness, tiredness, bloating, or coughing while lying
  • Liver, kidney, and heart disorders
  • Muscle weakness
  • Skin reactions: Rashes, history of porphyria
  • Blood enzyme deficiency: Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency

How to Use Lariago 250 mg tablet?

  • Discuss all medications and supplements with your doctor.
  • Inform your doctor about upcoming surgery or vaccinations.
  • Be cautious with medicines for irregular heartbeat or mental illness.
  • Take medications to reduce stomach acid or treat diarrhea at least four hours apart.
  • Lariago may reduce vaccine efficacy, like rabies vaccines.
  • Medications for worm infections or muscle weakness may not work properly.
  • Some drugs can increase chloroquine levels, causing more side effects.
  • Use caution with other medications like Digoxin and Cyclosporin when taking Lariago.

Dosage

  • The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions carefully.
  • Take Lariago 250 mg tablet with food to reduce stomach upset.
  • Do not skip any doses; finish the full course of treatment, even if you feel better.
  • Stopping early can result in treatment failure and also increase side effects.

Overdose

  • Do not exceed the prescribed dosage without consulting your doctor.
  • Overdose of Lariago tablet may lead to serious conditions such as blood circulation failure in the body, breathing dysfunction, and coma.
  • Symptoms of overdose include nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, decreased potassium, blurred or double vision, discomfort, fits, low blood pressure, shock, lung disease, and abnormal heart rate.
  • If you have any symptoms or think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed Dose

  • It would be best if you had never missed your dose of antimalarial medicine, it could lead to a failure of treatment.
  • If you missed a dose of Lariago tablet, take it as soon as you remember.
  • If it is time for your next dose, skip the forgotten dose and continue your regular dosing schedule.
  • Do not take a double dose of medicine in order to compensate for the missed dose.

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Storage Instructions

  • Store Lariago tablets below 30°C in a clean and dry place, protected from moisture, sunlight, and heat.
  • Keep it away from your children and pets.
  • Do not use any expired or damaged medicines.
  • Discard any unused medicine properly, do not flush it in the toilet or throw it into the drain.

Lariago vs Malarone

Lariago Malarone
Lariago 250mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medicine used to prevent and treat malaria. Malarone contains a mixture of atovaquone and proguanil. Atovaquone and proguanil are medicines used to treat malaria, a disease caused by parasites.
It works by killing malaria that causes the parasite and stops the spread of the infection. Malarone works by affecting the growth of parasites in the red blood cells of the human body.
This medicine is used as a prophylactic treatment for malaria in people traveling to malaria-prone countries It is used for the prevention and treatment of malaria caused by mosquito bites in countries where malaria is common.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the use of the Lariago DS tablet?

Lariago-DS Tablet is an antiparasitic medicine used to prevent and treat malaria. It works by killing malaria that causes the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.

2. How do you take Lariago?

Lariago 250 mg tablets should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine. It should be taken after having a meal to avoid stomach discomfort.

3. Is Lariago safe to use?

Lariago 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with hepatic disease. It may be necessary to adjust the dose of Lariago 250mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor about this. Regular monitoring of liver function tests may be advised while taking this medicine.

4. Is Lariago safe in pregnancy?

Although the intake of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine prophylaxis during pregnancy is likely to be safe in the treatment of malaria, the use of much higher doses for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis during pregnancy has been controversial.

5. Can I stop taking Lariago 250 mg tablet on my own?

No, you should never stop taking antimalarial medicine until you have been advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. If you stop taking the Lariago tablet, it may lead to failure of treatment, recurrence of infection, and may also cause side effects.

6. Can I use Lariago Tablet for fever?

No, Lariago 250 mg tablet is an antimalarial medicine and may not be useful for fever.

7. How long to take Lariago 250 mg tablet?

The dose and duration of the Lariago 250 mg tablet will depend on the treatment response. Follow the directions of your doctor and do not stop taking this medicine on your own.

8. Is Lariago 250 mg tablet effective?

Lariago 250 mg tablet is effective when taken at the dose and duration recommended by your doctor. If you stop taking the medicine once you start feeling good, the infection is more likely to recur.

9. How does the Lariago tablet work?

Lariago 250mg Tablet is an antiparasitic drug used to treat malaria. It works by increasing the level of haem in the blood, a substance that is toxic to the malaria parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the spread of the infection.

10. What are the most common side effects of Lariago?

The most common side effects are Rash, headache, dizziness and vomiting.


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