Treatment of Amoebiasis|Treatment of Malaria

In Treatment of Amoebiasis Amoebiasis is an infection caused by a parasite named Entamoeba histolytica. It is often transmitted through contaminated food or water. Symptoms associated with Amoebiasis are not very common. However in some cases where symptoms do occur the severity may range from mild diarrhea to blood in stools (dysentery) intestinal inflammation and pus in the liver (liver abscess). Emquin 100mg Syrup is given along with other medicines for the treatment of the above manifestations. Awareness of the quality of food water and sanitation conditions can help to prevent an infection.

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. Emquin 100mg Syrup is to be taken with food.

Emquin 100mg Syrup is an anti-parasitic medicine. It is given to prevent and treat malaria caused by a mosquito bite. Additionally it may also be used to treat bowel infections in children that are caused by another type of parasite (amoeba).Give Emquin 100mg Syrup to your child by mouth preferably after meals to prevent an upset stomach. Do not give antacids within 4 hours of taking this medicine as they may interfere with the absorption of the medicine. Emquin 100mg Syrup can be slightly bitter. You can mix it with fruit juices to mask the bitterness. If your child vomits soon after taking Emquin 100mg Syrup help the child calm down and repeat the same dose after half an hour. However skip the dose if it's time for the next dose. Do not double up the dose to catch up for the missed one.Give it as per the dose time and way prescribed by the doctor as that is based on factors such as your child's weight age clinical condition and treatment response. Emquin 100mg Syrup may be given in higher doses for the initial one or two days followed by low doses in subsequent days. Strictly follow the dosing schedule prescribed by your child’s doctor as prolonged use of Emquin 100mg Syrup can cause serious side effects in your child.Emquin 100mg Syrup may cause side effects such as headache nausea loss of appetite diarrhea upset stomach stomach pain rash itching hair loss or increased sensitivity to light. These are usually temporary. However if these persist seek your doctor’s help.Let the doctor know about your child’s complete medical history including history of any allergies and ongoing medicine regimen. The doctor must be informed about any previous complications related to liver kidney brain heart muscle weakness genetic problems blood cell abnormalities or ear and eye problems. This information plays a critical role in planning your child’s overall treatment.

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. Emquin 100mg Syrup is to be taken with food.

- Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Emquin 100mg Syrup is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Emquin 100mg Syrup is recommended.However prolonged use may impact kidney function in your child. The use of this medicine is not recommended in children with severe kidney disease. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Emquin 100mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Emquin 100mg Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Do not panic. Unless your doctor has advised a specific regime for your child you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for the next dose. Do not give the double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

Chemical Class :: 4-Aminoquinoline derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: OPHTHAL|Action Class :: Antimalarial- Aminoquinolines

Treatment of Amoebiasis|Treatment of Malaria

Upset stomach | Photosensitivity | Rash | Headache | Dizziness | Vomiting | Nausea | Stomach pain | Loss of appetite | Diarrhea

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

CAUTION

Q. What lab test can be done to identify malaria in my child?::: Your child needs to undergo laboratory tests such as complete blood count blood smear test or malaria rapid diagnostic test for the diagnosis of malaria.| Q. My child is having a genetic deficiency of the G-6-PD enzyme. Is it safe to give Emquin 100mg Syrup?::: Children with G-6-PD enzyme deficiency should avoid Emquin 100mg Syrup. The deficiency of this enzyme in the body can lead to the breaking of blood cells resulting in severe anemia. It is advised that you get your child’s enzyme level evaluated before starting the course of treatment.| Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Emquin 100mg Syrup?::: Emquin 100mg Syrup may interact with other medicines or substances. Therefore it would be advised to inform your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Emquin 100mg Syrup.| Q. How should Emquin 100mg Syrup be stored?::: Emquin 100mg Syrup should be stored at room temperature in a dry place away from direct heat and light. Also keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any mishap.| Q. What is Emquin 100mg Syrup and what it is used for?::: Emquin 100mg Syrup is an anti-malarial medicine that is used for the treatment and prevention of malaria.| Q. 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 up to 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.| Q. Is it safe to use Emquin 100mg Syrup for a long period of time?::: If your doctor has prescribed you Emquin 100mg Syrup for a longer period of time you should get your eyes checked regularly. This is because chloroquine present in this medicine might cause blurred vision difficulty reading (due to words disappearing) and a rare eye condition called retinopathy if taken for a longer period of time.| Q. Who should not use Emquin 100mg Syrup?::: Inform your doctor if you have psoriasis before taking Emquin 100mg Syrup since it may make your condition worse.| Q. What are the side effects of Emquin 100mg Syrup?::: Some of the most common side effects of this medicine are stomach pain nausea vomiting and headache. These side effects can often be reduced by taking the medicine with food.| Q. Can chloroquine cure coronavirus (COVID-19)?::: There is not enough medical data to prove that chloroquine is effective in treating COVID-19. Therefore it is advisable not to take Emquin 100mg Syrup without consulting your doctor for treating COVID-19.| Q. Can I take antacids along with Emquin 100mg Syrup?::: If you take an antacid give a gap of at least 4 hours between the two medications.| Q. What is the difference between hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine?::: Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine were both first approved for malaria. However chloroquine tends to cause many more side effects than hydroxychloroquine. As a result hydroxychloroquine is more commonly used today. Hydroxychloroquine is also approved to treat rheumatoid arthritis and lupus while chloroquine is not.| Q. 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 a 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.