Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Hydrocin 200mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Entero 500mg Caplet is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat certain types of serious infections caused by bacteria when other antibiotics cannot be used. It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems. However, it will not treat a viral infection.Entero 500mg Caplet may be effective even when bacteria have developed resistance to other antibiotics. It should be taken on an empty stomach. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back.Some people may develop side effects like vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, taste change. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic. While using it, your doctor may advise some blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting, sweating, anxiety, and palpitations.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Hydrocin 200mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

- Alcohol : CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Hydrocin 200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Hydrocin 200mg Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

- Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Hydrocin 200mg Tablet 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.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Hydrocin 200mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.You may get eye problems while taking this medicine. This may affect your ability to drive.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Hydrocin 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hydrocin 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.This medicine can affect your eyes. Regular eye check up is recommended while you are taking this medicine.

- Liver : CAUTION

Hydrocin 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Hydrocin 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Hydrocin 200mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

strip of 15 tablets

Chemical Class :: 4-Aminoquinoline Derivative
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: PAIN ANALGESICS

Type 2 diabetes mellitus|Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis|Treatment of Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

Store below 30°C

Q. Is Hydrocin 200mg Tablet effective against novel coronavirus infection?
Hydrocin 200mg Tablet is currently under study in various clinical trials (research studies in human beings) for the prevention of novel coronavirus infection and treatment of patients with COVID-19 (the illness caused by the novel coronavirus). This medicine has shown some activity against the novel coronavirus in laboratory studies (in vitro studies). However, further evidence is required to conclude that Hydrocin 200mg Tablet is effective against the novel coronavirus.

Q. Can Hydrocin 200mg Tablet be used for the prophylaxis of the novel coronavirus infection?
The national task force for COVID-19 (constituted by ICMR) has recommended the use of Hydrocin 200mg Tablet for prevention of novel coronavirus infection ONLY in certain high-risk populations (ie people at high risk of exposure to the virus) or emergency situations. It can be used for prophylaxis in case of asymptomatic healthcare workers involved in the care of suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 and asymptomatic household contacts of laboratory-confirmed cases.

Q. Do we need to maintain a stock of Hydrocin 200mg Tablet?
No, we do not have to maintain a stock of Hydrocin 200mg Tablet. If you suspect that you have contracted the novel coronavirus infection, consult a doctor immediately and strictly follow their advice. Do not self-administer Hydrocin 200mg Tablet. Keep in mind that this medicine needs to be taken only if prescribed by a registered medical practitioner.

Q. What is the recommended dose for preventing coronavirus?
Hydrocin 200mg Tablet is only recommended for preventing coronavirus infection in certain high-risk groups or emergency situations. It should strictly be taken as per the dose, frequency, and duration prescribed by your doctor.

Q. How to take the Hydrocin 200mg Tablet?
Hydrocin 200mg Tablet comes as a tablet to be taken by mouth. It should be taken with food or a glass of milk to prevent an upset stomach and nausea. Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor and finish the complete course. Hydrocin 200mg Tablet should be used regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it without talking to your doctor first. If you have also taking antacids, then take Hydrocin 200mg Tablet at least 4hours before or after these products.

Q. What to do if someone becomes symptomatic or shows symptoms of novel coronavirus while taking Hydrocin 200mg Tablet?
Any person who has been prescribed Hydrocin 200mg Tablet and develops symptoms of novel coronavirus infection (such as high fever, dry cough, tiredness, difficulty in breathing) while taking Hydrocin 200mg Tablet should immediately consult their doctor. Your doctor will advise if you need to get tested for the novel coronavirus and if you need to be isolated. Follow all the instructions from your doctor.

Q. How long does it take for Hydrocin 200mg Tablet to start working?
HCQS takes some time to show its effects. It may even take a few weeks or months before you see an improvement in your symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis or other autoimmune diseases. However, it is important that you be patient and keep taking this medication regularly. Your doctor may prescribe some additional medications in the interim for temporary relief from the symptoms.

Q. Does Hydrocin 200mg Tablet have any effect on vision?
Yes, though uncommon, HCQS can affect vision especially if taken at higher doses or for a period of time (> 5 years). The symptoms include reading or seeing difficulties (words, letters, or parts of objects missing), sensitivity to light, blurred distant vision, and seeing light flashes or streaks. If you notice any of these symptoms, consult your doctor immediately. Your doctor may carry out various eye tests and then decide if Hydrocin 200mg Tablet needs to be discontinued. You may also be advised to get certain eye tests done periodically if you have been prescribed HCQS.

Q. Do I need to get any tests done during Hydrocin 200mg Tablet treatment?
An eye test is required before your treatment with HCQS starts and should be repeated every 12 months. Also, your doctor may advise you to get your blood counts (CBC) and liver function test (LFT) checked regularly. Your doctor may discontinue HCQS if any abnormality is detected.

Q. Is Hydrocin 200mg Tablet an opioid, a painkiller, a steroid, or an anti-inflammatory medicine? How does it work?
Hydrocin 200mg Tablet is an antimalarial medicine with anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties. It is neither a steroid nor an opioid nor a painkiller. In malaria, Hydrocin 200mg Tablet destroys the harmful parasite which causes the illness. Whereas in rheumatoid arthritis, it reduces inflammation of the joints and provides relief.

Q. Can I take ibuprofen while taking Hydrocin 200mg Tablet?
Yes, you may take ibuprofen and HCQS together. They do not have any significant interactions and do not interfere with the working of each other.

Q. What can I expect if I stop taking Hydrocin 200mg Tablet?
If you stop taking HCQS without consulting your doctor, your illness may get worse. Therefore, do not stop taking HCQS without consulting your doctor, even if you start feeling better.

Q. Do I need to be careful with Hydrocin 200mg Tablet if I am a diabetic?
Yes, you need to be careful while using HCQS if you have diabetes. HCQS can lower your blood glucose levels to dangerous levels so much so that you may even lose consciousness(severe hypoglycemia). Keep a regular check on your blood glucose levels and if it starts to fall, contact your doctor immediately. Your doctor may alter the doses of your anti-diabetic medications as per your blood glucose levels.

Q. I am on antacids since a long time, which is necessary for me. Can I still take Hydrocin 200mg Tablet?
Yes, you can take HCQS, provided you keep a gap of at least 4 hours between HCQS and antacid. If this gap is not maintained, then the antacid may interfere with the absorption or working of HCQS. As a result, you may not experience the full benefits of HCQS.

Q. Is Hydrocin 200mg Tablet effective against novel coronavirus infection?
Hydrocin 200mg Tablet is currently under study in various clinical trials (research studies in human beings) for the prevention of novel coronavirus infection and treatment of patients with COVID-19 (the illness caused by the novel coronavirus). This medicine has shown some activity against the novel coronavirus in laboratory studies (in vitro studies). However, further evidence is required to conclude that Hydrocin 200mg Tablet is effective against the novel coronavirus.

Q. Can Hydrocin 200mg Tablet be used for the prophylaxis of the novel coronavirus infection?
The national task force for COVID-19 (constituted by ICMR) has recommended the use of Hydrocin 200mg Tablet for prevention of novel coronavirus infection ONLY in certain high-risk populations (ie people at high risk of exposure to the virus) or emergency situations. It can be used for prophylaxis in case of asymptomatic healthcare workers involved in the care of suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 and asymptomatic household contacts of laboratory-confirmed cases.

Q. Do we need to maintain a stock of Hydrocin 200mg Tablet?
No, we do not have to maintain a stock of Hydrocin 200mg Tablet. If you suspect that you have contracted the novel coronavirus infection, consult a doctor immediately and strictly follow their advice. Do not self-administer Hydrocin 200mg Tablet. Keep in mind that this medicine needs to be taken only if prescribed by a registered medical practitioner.

Q. What is the recommended dose for preventing coronavirus?
Hydrocin 200mg Tablet is only recommended for preventing coronavirus infection in certain high-risk groups or emergency situations. It should strictly be taken as per the dose, frequency, and duration prescribed by your doctor.

Q. How to take the Hydrocin 200mg Tablet?
Hydrocin 200mg Tablet comes as a tablet to be taken by mouth. It should be taken with food or a glass of milk to prevent an upset stomach and nausea. Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor and finish the complete course. Hydrocin 200mg Tablet should be used regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it without talking to your doctor first. If you have also taking antacids, then take Hydrocin 200mg Tablet at least 4hours before or after these products.

Q. What to do if someone becomes symptomatic or shows symptoms of novel coronavirus while taking Hydrocin 200mg Tablet?
Any person who has been prescribed Hydrocin 200mg Tablet and develops symptoms of novel coronavirus infection (such as high fever, dry cough, tiredness, difficulty in breathing) while taking Hydrocin 200mg Tablet should immediately consult their doctor. Your doctor will advise if you need to get tested for the novel coronavirus and if you need to be isolated. Follow all the instructions from your doctor.

Q. How long does it take for Hydrocin 200mg Tablet to start working?
HCQS takes some time to show its effects. It may even take a few weeks or months before you see an improvement in your symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis or other autoimmune diseases. However, it is important that you be patient and keep taking this medication regularly. Your doctor may prescribe some additional medications in the interim for temporary relief from the symptoms.

Q. Does Hydrocin 200mg Tablet have any effect on vision?
Yes, though uncommon, HCQS can affect vision especially if taken at higher doses or for a period of time (> 5 years). The symptoms include reading or seeing difficulties (words, letters, or parts of objects missing), sensitivity to light, blurred distant vision, and seeing light flashes or streaks. If you notice any of these symptoms, consult your doctor immediately. Your doctor may carry out various eye tests and then decide if Hydrocin 200mg Tablet needs to be discontinued. You may also be advised to get certain eye tests done periodically if you have been prescribed HCQS.

Q. Do I need to get any tests done during Hydrocin 200mg Tablet treatment?
An eye test is required before your treatment with HCQS starts and should be repeated every 12 months. Also, your doctor may advise you to get your blood counts (CBC) and liver function test (LFT) checked regularly. Your doctor may discontinue HCQS if any abnormality is detected.

Q. Is Hydrocin 200mg Tablet an opioid, a painkiller, a steroid, or an anti-inflammatory medicine? How does it work?
Hydrocin 200mg Tablet is an antimalarial medicine with anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties. It is neither a steroid nor an opioid nor a painkiller. In malaria, Hydrocin 200mg Tablet destroys the harmful parasite which causes the illness. Whereas in rheumatoid arthritis, it reduces inflammation of the joints and provides relief.

Q. Can I take ibuprofen while taking Hydrocin 200mg Tablet?
Yes, you may take ibuprofen and HCQS together. They do not have any significant interactions and do not interfere with the working of each other.

Q. What can I expect if I stop taking Hydrocin 200mg Tablet?
If you stop taking HCQS without consulting your doctor, your illness may get worse. Therefore, do not stop taking HCQS without consulting your doctor, even if you start feeling better.

Q. Do I need to be careful with Hydrocin 200mg Tablet if I am a diabetic?
Yes, you need to be careful while using HCQS if you have diabetes. HCQS can lower your blood glucose levels to dangerous levels so much so that you may even lose consciousness(severe hypoglycemia). Keep a regular check on your blood glucose levels and if it starts to fall, contact your doctor immediately. Your doctor may alter the doses of your anti-diabetic medications as per your blood glucose levels.

Q. I am on antacids since a long time, which is necessary for me. Can I still take Hydrocin 200mg Tablet?
Yes, you can take HCQS, provided you keep a gap of at least 4 hours between HCQS and antacid. If this gap is not maintained, then the antacid may interfere with the absorption or working of HCQS. As a result, you may not experience the full benefits of HCQS.

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