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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Foquin 300mg Tablet is used to treat malaria. It contains Quinine, which kills the malarial parasite by increasing the levels of hemozoin (a toxic substance to the malarial parasite) in the blood. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, weakness, fever, chills, tiredness, muscle/joint pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and trouble sleeping. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Synonym :

QUININE SULPHATE

Composition :

QUININE-300MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Foquin 300mg Tablet

Foquin 300mg Tablet belongs to the class of 'anti-malarial drugs', primarily used to treat and prevent malaria. Malaria is a disease caused by a plasmodium parasite transmitted by the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. When an infected mosquito bites a healthy person, it transmits the 'Plasmodium parasite' into the bloodstream, which affects the red blood cells and liver cells. Malaria symptoms usually start ten days to four weeks after the infection. They include chills, high fever, profuse sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, anaemia, muscle pain, convulsions, coma and bloody stools.

Foquin 300mg Tablet contains Quinine, which treats malaria. It treats malaria by increasing the levels of hemozoin (a toxic substance to the malarial parasite) in the blood. As a result, it kills the parasite and helps to stop the infection from spreading further.

Foquin 300mg Tablet should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on your medical condition. Common side effects of Foquin 300mg Tablet include headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, weakness, fever, chills, tiredness, muscle/joint pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, cough and trouble sleeping. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

Before using Foquin 300mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you recently used any prescription and non-prescription medications, including other anti-malarial or antibiotic drugs. Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Foquin 300mg Tablet or its components. Inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems or severe heart diseases. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or a breastfeeding mother. Avoiding alcohol is recommended to rule out any possibility of side effects.

Uses of Foquin 300mg Tablet

Foquin 300mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Malaria

Directions for Use

Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it. Oral Suspension/syrup: Shake the bottle well before each use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper.

Medicinal Benefits

Foquin 300mg Tablet belongs to the class of 'anti-malarial drugs' containing Quinine. It is primarily used to treat and prevent malaria and nighttime leg cramps. It treats malaria by increasing the levels of hemozoin (a toxic substance to the malarial parasite) in the blood. As a result, it kills the parasite and helps prevent the infection from spreading further.

How Foquin 300mg Tablet Works

Foquin 300mg Tablet contains Quinine, which treats malaria. It treats malaria by increasing the levels of hemozoin (a toxic substance to the malarial parasite) in the blood. As a result, it kills the parasite and helps to stop the infection from spreading further.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Foquin 300mg Tablet

  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Fever
  • Flushing of the skin
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Deafness
  • Tiredness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Problems with vision or hearing.
  • Increased sweating
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea

What if I have taken an overdose of Foquin 300mg Tablet

Take Foquin 300mg Tablet only as prescribed by the physician. Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include tinnitus (ringing in the ears), headache, nausea, vomiting, fits, impaired hearing and vision, confusion, rashes, hot and flushed skin. More severe symptoms include stomach problems, nervous system disorders, loss of consciousness, shallow breathing, severe eyesight problems including blindness, shock, low blood sugar, and effects on the heart, brain, and kidneys. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you use any antibiotic drugs or have recently undergone treatment with other anti-malarial drugs. Inform your doctor if you have any allergic reactions to Foquin 300mg Tablet or its components. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems, malarial infection of the brain, lungs or kidneys, severe heart diseases, electrolyte imbalance, hypokalemia (low potassium levels) or hypomagnesemia (low magnesium levels) before taking Foquin 300mg Tablet. This medicine may affect QT prolongation, which can cause serious fast/irregular heartbeat. Hence, it is advised to inform your doctor if you have any heart-related problems like heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in EKG or ECG (electrocardiogram) and a family history of heart diseases. It is not recommended during the first three months of pregnancy. Do not use this medicine during breastfeeding. Once you have completed the course, you should wait at least one week before starting to breastfeed again. However, it is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother. Avoiding alcohol is recommended to rule out any possibility of side effects like dizziness or drowsiness.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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QuinineZiprasidone
Critical
QuinineEfavirenz
Severe

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QuinineZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Foquin 300mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Foquin 300mg Tablet with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Foquin 300mg Tablet with Ziprasidone together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
QuinineEfavirenz
Severe
How does the drug interact with Foquin 300mg Tablet:
Taking Efavirenz and Foquin 300mg Tablet can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Efavirenz and Foquin 300mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
QuininePazopanib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Foquin 300mg Tablet:
Taking Pazopanib with Foquin 300mg Tablet may significantly reduces the blood levels of pazopanib.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a interaction between Pazopanib and Foquin 300mg Tablet, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, fast or pounding heartbeats, chest pain or tightness, pain in your arms, back, neck, or jaw, shortness of breath, numbness or weakness on one side of your body, and difficulty speaking. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
QuinineLoperamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Foquin 300mg Tablet:
When taken in combination Foquin 300mg Tablet may significantly raise the loperamide levels in the blood. This can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking loperamide with Foquin 300mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, they can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
QuinineVigabatrin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Foquin 300mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Vigabatrin with Foquin 300mg Tablet may increase the risk of serious side effects associated with vision loss, especially if used together for prolonged periods.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Vigabatrin and Foquin 300mg Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Routine vision testing is advised during treatment with vigabatrin. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
QuinineAlfuzosin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Foquin 300mg Tablet:
Taking Alfuzosin and Foquin 300mg Tablet can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Alfuzosin and Foquin 300mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
QuinineErythromycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Foquin 300mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Foquin 300mg Tablet and erythromycin may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Foquin 300mg Tablet

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking erythromycin and Foquin 300mg Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience headache, flushing, sweating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, dizziness, ringing in the ears, hearing loss, blurred vision, vision loss, and abnormal heart rhythm, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
QuinineGatifloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Foquin 300mg Tablet:
Taking Gatifloxacin with Foquin 300mg Tablet can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Gatifloxacin with Foquin 300mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
QuinineLidocaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Foquin 300mg Tablet:
Taking Lidocaine with Foquin 300mg Tablet may cause methemoglobinemia (blood disorder in which too little oxygen is delivered to your cells).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lidocaine and Foquin 300mg Tablet together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you develop gray discoloration of the skin, abnormal blood coloration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
QuinineBupivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Foquin 300mg Tablet:
Taking Bupivacaine and Foquin 300mg Tablet may cause methemoglobinemia, (a condition in which the iron in the hemoglobin molecule -the red blood pigment is defective, making it unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking bupivacaine and Foquin 300mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as gray discoloration of the skin, abnormal blood coloration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take nutritious food, including fresh fruits and vegetables, to help recover from malarial fever.
  • During malarial fever, the patient may experience appetite loss. In such cases, drink glucose water, fresh fruit juices and coconut water.
  • Include high-fibre foods like green leafy vegetables and fruits to aid digestion.
  • Take proper rest to help your body relax and heal faster.
  • Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- MALARIALS

Foquin 300mg Tablet Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
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    5.31per tablet
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  • REZQ 300MG INJECTION 1ML

    143.82per tablet
  • Rez-Q 300 Injection 2 ml

    10.57per tablet
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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid alcohol consumption while using Foquin 300mg Tablet since it may cause serious side effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Foquin 300mg Tablet is not recommended during the first three months of pregnancy. Your doctor may recommend other alternative medication. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy before taking Foquin 300mg Tablet.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Foquin 300mg Tablet is not recommended during breastfeeding. Once you have completed the course, you should wait at least one week to start breastfeeding again. Please consult your doctor for more information.

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Driving

Unsafe

Foquin 300mg Tablet may make you sleepy or dizzy or cause blurry vision. In such cases, do not drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before using Foquin 300mg Tablet. Your liver functioning should be monitored closely while being treated with Foquin 300mg Tablet.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using Foquin 300mg Tablet. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your kidney function if required.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Foquin 300mg Tablet should be used in children only when prescribed by a child specialist. If necessary, your doctor may suggest a lower dose.

FAQs

Foquin 300mg Tablet is used to treat malaria.
Foquin 300mg Tablet belongs to the class of 'anti-malarial drugs', containing Quinine, that treats malaria by increasing the levels of hemozoin (a toxic substance to the malarial parasite) in the blood. As a result, it kills the parasite and helps to stop the infection from spreading further.
If you have or have previously had Long QT syndrome, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G-6-PD), myasthenia gravis (a muscular problem), optic neuritis (inflammation of the nerves in your eyes), or if taking Foquin 300mg Tablet in the past caused bleeding, you should not take it.
Foquin 300mg Tablet can cause a lowering of blood sugar levels. So, if you are diabetic, please inform your doctor before starting Foquin 300mg Tablet, and dose adjustment might be required depending upon your medical condition.
No, finish the prescribed course even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Foquin 300mg Tablet may affect the heart rhythm and cause QT prolongation (heart muscle takes longer than usual to recharge between beats). This QT prolongation can cause a serious fast/irregular heartbeat. Hence it is advised to inform your doctor if you have any heart-related problems like heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in EKG or ECG (electrocardiogram) and a family history of heart diseases.
It is advised to have regular eye checkups while using Foquin 300mg Tablet. Consult your doctor if you face any change in vision.
Yes, Foquin 300mg Tablet can cause dizziness as a side effect. It’s important to be cautious when taking this Foquin 300mg Tablet, especially if you need to drive, operate machinery, or perform tasks that require alertness. If you experience excessive dizziness, it’s best to avoid such activities.
No, Foquin 300mg Tablet should not be used to treat dengue. It is only used to treat and prevent malaria and nocturnal (night time) leg cramps. If you have any concerns, consult your doctor.
No, Foquin 300mg Tablet is not effective for typhoid. Foquin 300mg Tablet is an antiparasitic drug, whereas typhoid is a bacterial infection. If you have any concerns, consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you have any other medical conditions and about all the other medicines you are taking. Also, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding before starting Foquin 300mg Tablet.
Yes, Foquin 300mg Tablet is generally safe when used as prescribed by a doctor. However, it’s important to follow your doctor's instructions and report any side effects or concerns you may have while taking the medication.
If you forget to take a dose of Foquin 300mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your regular dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
The time it takes for malaria symptoms to show can vary, but generally, symptoms appear 7 to 30 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. However, in some cases, symptoms may not appear for several months after exposure. However consult your doctor if you experienced with any symptoms of malaria.
We can prevent getting malaria by applying mosquito repellent with DEET (diethyltoluamide) to exposed skin. Drape mosquito netting over beds. Put screens on windows and doors. Treat clothing, mosquito nets, tents, sleeping bags and other fabrics with an insect repellent called permethrin and wear long pants and long sleeves to cover your skin.
Foquin 300mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have kidney disease as it can increase the risk of severe adverse effects. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking Foquin 300mg Tablet.
No, Foquin 300mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as it may harm your unborn baby. So consult your doctor before taking Foquin 300mg Tablet if you are pregnant.
The common side effects of Foquin 300mg Tablet are headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, weakness, fever, chills, tiredness, muscle/joint pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, cough and trouble sleeping. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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