Product Details
Plaquenil 200 mg Film Kapli Tablet Price In Pakistan
Plaquenil® 200 mg Film Kapli Tablet contains hydroxychloroquine sulfate 200 mg, an antimalarial and antirheumatic medicine. It is used in the treatment of conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic and discoid lupus erythematosus, and certain malaria infections where the parasite is susceptible to hydroxychloroquine.
Hydroxychloroquine works through effects on immune and inflammatory processes and has also been used as an antimalarial medicine. Plaquenil is a prescription medicine and should be taken under medical supervision.
Benefits
- Used in the management of rheumatoid arthritis.
- Used for systemic and discoid lupus erythematosus.
- May be used for certain malaria infections when appropriate.
- Helps reduce inflammatory activity in autoimmune conditions.
- Film-coated oral tablet for convenient administration.
- Treatment can be adjusted by the doctor according to the patient's condition and response.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Plaquenil® |
| Active Ingredient | Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate |
| Strength | 200 mg |
| Dosage Form | Film-Coated Tablet |
| Route | Oral |
| Drug Class | Antimalarial / Antirheumatic |
| Main Uses | Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Certain Malaria Infections |
| Prescription Status | Prescription Medicine |
| Hydroxychloroquine Equivalent | 155 mg hydroxychloroquine base |
Each tablet contains 200 mg hydroxychloroquine sulfate, equivalent to approximately 155 mg hydroxychloroquine base.
How To Use
- Take Plaquenil exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- The dosage depends on the condition being treated, age, body weight, kidney function and other factors.
- For some adult rheumatic conditions, prescribed doses may be 200–400 mg per day, but the appropriate dose must be determined by the treating physician.
- Take the tablet with a meal or with a glass of milk to help reduce stomach irritation.
- Swallow the tablet with water unless your doctor or pharmacist gives different instructions.
- Do not increase or reduce the dose without medical advice.
- Long-term treatment requires appropriate eye/retinal monitoring, because hydroxychloroquine can cause potentially irreversible retinal toxicity.
