Nivaquine P Tablet
Description
Nivaquine P Tablet is an antimalarial medicine. It is used for the treatment and prevention of malaria. It contains chloroquine as its active ingredient. Nivaquine P Tablet works by killing the organ
ism that causes malaria. Nivaquine P Tablet should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed. It should be taken after food. Before using the Nivaquine P Tablet, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹6.78 |
You Save | ₹1.20 (15% on MRP) |
Contains | Chloroquine(250.0 Mg) |
Uses | Malaria |
Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache |
Therapy | ANTI-MALARIAL |
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Uses
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to chloroquine or any other ingredients of the Nivaquine P Tablet.
- If you are taking amiodarone to control irregular heartbeats.
Side effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Diarrhoea
- Stomach pain
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You experience a sudden drop in blood sugar and unconsciousness, extreme hunger, headache, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, restlessness, aggression, reduced alertness, confusion, shakiness or dizziness.
- You are experiencing chest pain, irregular heart rhythm, increased heart rate or palpitations.
- You have swelling in the legs, breathlessness, fatigue, bloating or coughing while lying.
- You have liver, kidney and heart disorder & muscle weakness.
- You have developed an allergic reaction after taking the Nivaquine P Tablet.
- You have a history of an autoimmune disorder of the skin called porphyria.
- You have a blood 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 the Nivaquine P Tablet for long term treatment, then you should be monitored for heart muscle disorder.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way the Nivaquine P 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 scheduled....
- 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.
Storage and disposal
- Store the Nivaquine P Tablet below 30°C in a clean and dry place.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
Dosage
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details

Dr. Alok Nachane
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How can I avoid getting malaria infection?
- You must wear long-sleeve clothing and long trousers if you are outside after sunset to protect yourself from mosquito bites.
- It would be best if you use an insect repellent cream.
- It would be best if you use a mosquito net around the bed while sleeping to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.
Q: What is the use of the Nivaquine P Tablet?
Q: Can Nivaquine P Tablet be used for typhoid?
References
- Avloclor Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2025 [cited 9 June 2025]
- Aralen Tablet [Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. 2025[cited 9 June 2025]
- Chloroquine [Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2025[cited 9 June 2025]
- Alcohol and malaria [Internet]. ResearchGate. 2025 [cited 9 June 2025]
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