Prescription Required

Clokit Junior Kit

by Indoco Remedies Ltd
Chloroquine (750mg)

₹4

Clokit Junior Kit

Introduction to Clokit Junior Kit

Clokit Junior Kit should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early can result in treatment failure and increase the side effects too. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned. Take measures to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes like using insect repellent creams on parts of your body, not covered by clothing. Spray mosquito repellent to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms in spite of screening. Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.

Some people may experience rash, headache, dizziness, and vomiting, as side effects of this medicine. It may also cause stomach pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite and nausea. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration.

Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as it can lower the sugar levels in the blood. If you are diabetic, you should monitor your blood sugar regularly. It may cause blurring of vision. Therefore, regular eye examinations are recommended while on treatment with this medicine. When used long term, your doctor may monitor the amounts of the different types of blood cells in your blood regularly. Inform your doctor if you have unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, fever, or a general feeling of tiredness.

Safety Advice for Clokit Junior Kit

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Clokit Junior Kit. Please consult your doctor.

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Clokit Junior Kit may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Clokit Junior Kit is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

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Clokit Junior Kit may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.<BR>Sometimes Clokit Junior Kit causes blurred eyesight or makes it difficult to focus your eyes which may affect your ability to drive.

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Clokit Junior Kit should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Clokit Junior Kit may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Clokit Junior Kit should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Clokit Junior Kit may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Regular monitoring of liver function tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

How Clokit Junior Kit works

Clokit Junior Kit is a an antiparasitic medication which treats malaria. It works by increasing the levels of haeme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.

How To Use Clokit Junior Kit

  • Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Clokit Junior Kit is to be taken with food.

Side Effects Of Clokit Junior Kit

  • Rash
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Itching

FAQ's on Clokit Junior Kit

Is chloroquine a quinine/antibiotic/ contain sulpha/ is still used?

No, it is 4-aminoquinoline and not a quinine/antibiotic. It does not contain sulfa. It is used for the treatment of malaria (due to P. vivax, P.malariae, P. ovale, and susceptible strains of P. falciparum), prevention and suppression of malaria, amoebic hepatitis and abscess, discoid and systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis

What is Lariago tablet/Lariago syrup/Lariago-DS/ Resochin used for?

These are the trade names of products containing the drug chloroquine and are used in the treatment of malaria

Is Clokit available over the counter?

Yes,it is available over the counter

Is Clokit banned in Nigeria?

Yes, it is banned in Nigeria

Does Clokit affect birth control/ affect the birth control pill/contraceptive pill/ menstrual cycle?

No, it does not affect birth control/ affect birth control pill/contraceptive pill/ menstrual cycle. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Does Clokit cause nightmares/insomnia?

Clokit causing these side effects is rare or uncommon. Always consult your doctor for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Is Clokit safe in G6PD deficiency?

No, as there may be a risk of hemolysis in patients with G6PD deficiency. Always consult your doctor regarding its use

Prescription Required

Clokit Junior Kit

by Indoco Remedies Ltd
Chloroquine (750mg)

₹4

Clokit Junior Kit

Clokit Junior Kit

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