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Chloroquine

Chloroquine (Aralen) is an antiparasitic medicine used to prevent and treat malaria. This page covers Chloroquine Tablets, the one formulation currently listed in the catalogue.

Chloroquine Tablets

Malaria, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Amebiasis

250mg · 500mg

Chloroquine tablets for malaria and rheumatoid arthritis. It can cause severe nausea, so it is often taken with food to reduce stomach upset.

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Key points

  • Chloroquine belongs to a class of antiparasitic medicines.
  • The catalogue contains one formulation: Chloroquine Tablets in 250mg and 500mg strengths.
  • The generic formulation shares the same active ingredient as the originator brand.

What chloroquine is used for

Chloroquine is listed for Malaria, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and amebiasis. The medicine chloroquine works by interfering with the growth of parasites in red blood cells.

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