Lariago 250mg Tablet

• If you are allergic to chloroquine or any other ingredients of Lariago 250mg tablet.
• If you are taking amiodarone medicine to control irregular heartbeats.

• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain

Other General Warnings

• You experience a sudden drop in blood sugar and unconsciousness, extreme hunger, a headache, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, restlessness, aggression, reduced alertness, confusion, shakiness or dizziness.
• You are experiencing chest pain, an irregular heart rhythm, an increased heart rate or palpitations.
• You have swelling in your legs, breathlessness, fatigue, bloating or coughing while lying down.
• You have liver, kidney or heart disorders and muscle weakness.
• You have developed rashes after taking this medicine.
• You have a history of an autoimmune disorder of the skin called porphyria.
• If you are supposed to take Lariago Tablet for long-term treatment, then you should be monitored for heart muscle disorder.
• You have a blood enzyme deficiency (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency).
• You must avoid being in sunlight for too long, as Lariago tablets may make you more sensitive to the sun.

• Lariago tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• It should be taken after having your meal to avoid stomach discomfort. It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.

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

• Lariago tablet is an antimalarial medicine. It is used to treat, prevent & suppress malarial infection. It contains chloroquine as the active ingredient.
• Complete the course given by your doctor, even if you start feeling better after taking this medicine. Missing a dose or stopping this medicine can cause treatment failure.
• Lariago tablet must be taken exactly in the doses and duration prescribed by the doctor. It's best to take it after meals to avoid stomach discomfort.
• Before starting Lariago tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you take and your complete medical history.
• Do not take any medicine on your own without confirming with your doctor during treatment with this medicine.
• Headache, stomach ache, diarrhoea and nausea/vomiting may occur in some individuals with the use of this medicine. Inform your doctor if these effects bother you or do not go away.
• If you experience dizziness or sleepiness after taking Lariago tablet, it is recommended to avoid driving, operating heavy machinery or performing any such tasks that require mental alertness.

Overdose

• Symptoms of an overdose are nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, decrease in potassium level, blurred or double vision, uneasiness, fits, low blood pressure, shock, lung diseases and abnormal heart rate.
• If you experience any of the symptoms or if you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Lariago tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination schedule.
• Especially, if you are taking medicines to treat your heart problems, mental health problems, other antimalarials, medicines to reduce the acid content in the stomach and anti-infectives.
• Medicine used to reduce stomach acid & to treat diarrhoea like kaolin should be taken with a minimum gap of four hours.

Interactions with food items