Cinkona 300mg Tablet
Manufacturer:
ipca laboratories ltd
Salt Composition: Quinine (300mg)
Action Class: Other Antimalarial Agents
Uses
Malaria
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Product Description
Cinkona 300mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medicine, used for the treatment of malaria. It may also be used to treat and prevent nighttime leg cramps. It works by killing the malaria-causing parasite and stops the infection from spreading. Cinkona 300mg 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. Take measures to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes like using insect repellent creams and mosquito repellent sprays.Some people may experience vomiting, headache, and dizziness as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these persist for a longer duration. Inform your doctor if you have a history of fits (seizures) or any problems with your kidney, heart, or liver.Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as Cinkona 300mg Tablet can lower the sugar levels in the blood. If you are diabetic, 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.
Key Benefits
In MalariaCinkona 300mg Tablet is an antimalarial medicine and is used alone or with other medications 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). However, this medicine should not be used to prevent malaria or to treat severe cases of malaria. Take it only as prescribed and 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
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 :
Vomiting
Deafness
Headache
Dizziness
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Blurred vision
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Ringing in ear
Diarrhea
Vertigo
Increased sweating
Common Side Effects :
Vomiting
Deafness
Headache
Dizziness
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Blurred vision
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Ringing in ear
Diarrhea
Vertigo
Increased sweating
How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cinkona 300mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How It Works
Cinkona 300mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medication which 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.
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Safety Information & Precautions
Alcohol:
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cinkona 300mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:
Cinkona 300mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding:
Cinkona 300mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:
Cinkona 300mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Cinkona 300mg Tablet may affect your vision and cause vertigo (dizziness or spinning sensation) which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:
Cinkona 300mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cinkona 300mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:
Cinkona 300mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cinkona 300mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cinkona 300mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:
Cinkona 300mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding:
Cinkona 300mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:
Cinkona 300mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Cinkona 300mg Tablet may affect your vision and cause vertigo (dizziness or spinning sensation) which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:
Cinkona 300mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cinkona 300mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:
Cinkona 300mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cinkona 300mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
Cinkona 300mg Tablet helps in the treatment of malaria.
Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Taking too much of this medicine may lead to serious, irreversible side effects.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Cinkona 300mg Tablet affects you.
Have regular eye tests done while you are taking this medicine. Stop taking Cinkona 300mg Tablet and immediately inform your doctor if you notice any changes in your vision.
Inform your doctor if you develop a rash or ringing in your ears.
It can cause lowering of blood sugar level. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Cinkona 300mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach.
Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
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 in spite of screening.
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 in spite of screening.
If you vomit within 1 hour of taking the tablets, take another dose.
Inform your doctor if you have kidney liver or heart disease.
Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Taking too much of this medicine may lead to serious, irreversible side effects.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Cinkona 300mg Tablet affects you.
Have regular eye tests done while you are taking this medicine. Stop taking Cinkona 300mg Tablet and immediately inform your doctor if you notice any changes in your vision.
Inform your doctor if you develop a rash or ringing in your ears.
It can cause lowering of blood sugar level. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxiety.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Cinkona 300mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach.
Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
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 in spite of screening.
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 in spite of screening.
If you vomit within 1 hour of taking the tablets, take another dose.
Inform your doctor if you have kidney liver or heart disease.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Cinkona 300mg Tablet, 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.