Hydroquin 200 mg Tablet

Hydroquin 200 mg Tablet contains 200 mg of hydroxychloroquine in each tablet. It is an antimalarial medicine that is also used to help treat inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. The Hydroquin 200 mg Tablet is taken by mouth, and it is used under a doctor’s supervision because the dose must be individualized. This Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. product is meant for patients whose condition and body weight have been assessed for hydroxychloroquine therapy.

How it works: Hydroxychloroquine in Hydroquin 200 mg Tablet helps calm the immune system and reduce inflammation, which can lessen joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. As a tablet, it is absorbed after swallowing and then works gradually over time rather than giving immediate relief.

Hydroquin 200 mg Tablet is a full 200 mg tablet strength, which is a common hydroxychloroquine strength used in adults and is not a starter dose for everyone. A doctor may choose this tablet because it fits a patient’s prescribed daily total more precisely and allows flexible dosing based on weight, diagnosis, and response. Since this is a standard tablet strength rather than a special low-dose or liquid form, it is taken as a swallowed tablet and not adjusted by splitting unless your prescriber tells you to.

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Lupus-related joint and skin symptoms
• Other autoimmune inflammatory conditions as prescribed
• Malaria prevention or treatment when directed by a doctor

• Swallow the Hydroquin 200 mg Tablet with a full glass of water.
• Take it with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember the dose.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist says it is okay.
• If you take antacids, separate them from Hydroquin 200 mg Tablet by several hours because they can reduce absorption.
• Use only the dose and schedule your doctor prescribed; do not change the amount on your own.

Each Hydroquin 200 mg Tablet provides 200 mg of hydroxychloroquine per tablet. How often it is taken may range from once daily to divided dosing, depending on the condition being treated and the prescriber’s plan, and the maximum daily amount is determined by your doctor based on safety and body weight. Because this is a prescription-strength tablet, the correct dose is individualized rather than fixed for every patient.

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

Common side effects of Hydroxychloroquine may include:

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

• Tell your doctor if you have eye disease or a history of retinal problems before taking Hydroquin 200 mg Tablet.
• Use caution if you have heart disease, slow heart rhythm, or a history of QT prolongation.
• This tablet can affect blood sugar, so people with diabetes may need closer monitoring.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery if the medicine causes dizziness or blurred vision.
• Tell your clinician about liver disease, kidney disease, or seizures before starting treatment.
• Do not use extra tablets to make up for missed doses unless your doctor advises it.
• Tell your doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding so the dose and need for treatment can be reviewed.

• Antacids can reduce hydroxychloroquine absorption if taken too close to Hydroquin 200 mg Tablet.
• Digoxin levels may increase with hydroxychloroquine.
• Some heart rhythm medicines and other QT-prolonging drugs can raise the risk of serious rhythm problems.
• Insulin or other diabetes medicines may need adjustment because hydroxychloroquine can lower blood sugar.
• Other medicines that affect the immune system or the liver should be reviewed by your prescriber.

Store Hydroquin 200 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat, moisture, and light, and keep it in the original strip/box out of reach of children.