Cartiquin 200mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

• If you are allergic to hydroxychloroquine or any of the other ingredients of the Cartiquin Tablet.
• If you are allergic to similar medicines like chloroquine.
• If you suffer from maculopathy, an eye disease usually characterised by visual abnormalities.
• If you are pregnant or may be pregnant.

• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Dizziness

Other General Warnings

• You experience visual disturbances or have an existing eye disorder. Before beginning treatment with this medicine, you should undergo an eye examination.
• You experience a sudden drop in blood sugar and unconsciousness, monitoring of blood glucose is recommended if you are a diabetic.
• You are suffering from any heart disease, your doctor shall conduct an ECG before starting treatment with this medicine
• You have liver or kidney diseases, you may require dose adjustment.
• You are suffering from any stomach or gut problems.
• You develop swelling in the legs, breathlessness, fatigue, bloating and coughing while lying down.
• You develop rashes after taking the Cartiquin Tablet.
• You have a history of an autoimmune disorder of the skin called porphyria.
• You or your family have a history of an enzyme deficiency (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency).
• You experience mental health problems such as depression, hallucinations, thoughts of self-harm or suicide. Immediately contact your doctor.
• If you are supposed to take this medicine for long-term treatment, you should be monitored regularly for heart health & blood count.

• Store the Cartiquin Tablet below 25°C in a clean and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
• Keep it away from children and pets.
• Do not use expired or damaged medicines.
• Dispose of unused medicine properly. Avoid flushing it in the toilet or throwing it into the drain.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way the Cartiquin Tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Inform your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any mix-up. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled.
• Especially, if you are taking medicines to treat your heart problems, diabetes, fits, muscle weakness, worm infections, other antimalarials.
• Antacids and medicines used to stop diarrhoea should be taken with a minimum gap of four hours when used together with the Cartiquin Tablet.