Lariago 500 mg Tablet

Lariago 500 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains 500 mg of chloroquine in each tablet. It belongs to the anti-amebic medicine category and is used to treat or help prevent certain parasite-related infections, depending on your doctor’s diagnosis. Because it is a relatively strong tablet, Lariago 500 mg Tablet should be used only when a clinician has decided this strength is appropriate. The exact treatment plan depends on the infection being treated and the patient’s weight and medical history.

How it works: Chloroquine works by interfering with the parasite’s ability to survive and multiply in the body. As a tablet, Lariago 500 mg Tablet delivers the medicine by mouth into the bloodstream, where it can act on the infection causing the symptoms.

Lariago 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it may be chosen when a doctor needs a full 500 mg dose in a single tablet rather than combining smaller strengths. Since there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this tablet is the available option for patients prescribed the 500 mg chloroquine dose. It is not meant to be used as a casual self-treatment option or as a starting dose without medical guidance.

• Treatment of certain amebic or parasitic infections
• Prevention or treatment of malaria, when prescribed
• Suppression of parasite growth in sensitive infections
• Doctor-directed therapy for travel-related parasite exposure

• Swallow the Lariago 500 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the time and on the schedule prescribed by your doctor; the timing can vary by infection.
• If it upsets your stomach, taking it with food or milk may help reduce nausea.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless a pharmacist or doctor specifically instructs you to do so.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless your prescriber tells you to.
• Keep taking the full prescribed course, even if you feel better before it is finished.

Each Lariago 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of chloroquine. How often it is taken can vary widely depending on the condition being treated, and the maximum daily dose must be set by the doctor because chloroquine dosing is individualized and safety-sensitive. Do not use more tablets than prescribed, especially with this higher-strength 500 mg tablet.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Chloroquine may include:

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

• Lariago 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength chloroquine tablet, so it should be used only under medical supervision.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart rhythm problems, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of seizures.
• Let your prescriber know if you have any eye or vision problems before taking this medicine.
• This medicine can cause dizziness or blurred vision, so use caution when driving or operating machinery.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens stomach upset or dizziness while taking this tablet.
• Tell your doctor about all prescription and nonprescription medicines, because chloroquine can interact with several drugs.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, your doctor should decide whether this strength is appropriate for you.

• Amiodarone or other medicines that affect heart rhythm
• Digoxin
• Antacids or kaolin products, which can reduce absorption
• Other medicines that can also affect the eyes or liver
• Some antibiotics or antimalarial medicines that may increase side effects

Store Lariago 500 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip or box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.