Qslera-200 mg Tablet

Qslera-200 Tablet – Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate IP 200 mg by Renauxe

Qslera-200 from Renauxe Pharma India is Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate IP 200 mg in film-coated tablets. The name of the molecule contains the point of the whole thing: hydroxychloroquine is chloroquine with a single hydroxyl group added to one side chain. That one small change makes the molecule less lipophilic, so it distributes less readily into tissues and clears somewhat differently – and the practical consequence is a markedly better safety margin. Chloroquine carries a higher risk of retinal damage and is considerably more dangerous in overdose; hydroxychloroquine has largely replaced it wherever long-term use is needed, which is why lupus and rheumatoid arthritis are treated with this molecule and not its parent. Manufactured by Rivpra Formulation, a WHO-cGMP certified company. Pack of 10 tablets.

Key Features

• Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate IP 200 mg, film-coated tablets
• A single hydroxyl group is what gives it a better safety margin than chloroquine
• Colour: Titanium Dioxide IP
• Manufactured by Rivpra Formulation Pvt Ltd., a WHO-cGMP certified company
• Pack of 10 tablets marketed by Renauxe Pharma India Pvt Ltd.

Composition

• Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate IP – 200 mg
• Colour: Titanium Dioxide IP. Excipients q.s. As printed on the pack

Uses & Benefits

• Used long term in rheumatoid arthritis to reduce joint pain, swelling and stiffness
• A cornerstone treatment in systemic and discoid lupus erythematosus
• Helps control the skin and joint symptoms of lupus and reduces flare frequency
• Also used in the treatment and prevention of malaria, as prescribed
• One of the better-tolerated disease-modifying drugs, with no routine blood monitoring required
• Taken once or twice daily as a tablet, alongside other treatment where needed

Directions for Use

• Swallow the tablet whole with a meal or a glass of milk – taking it on an empty stomach is the main cause of the nausea
• Take it exactly as your doctor prescribes. The dose is set from your body weight, not a standard number
• Take it at the same time each day. If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless the next is nearly due – never double up
• Allow weeks to months for the full effect in rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, and keep taking it in the meantime
• Keep your eye-screening appointments for as long as you are on it, and do not take antacids within four hours of a dose

Precautions

• Hydroxychloroquine can damage the retina, and the damage is not reversible. The risk rises with daily dose above 5 mg per kg of actual body weight, with more than five years of use, with kidney impairment and with tamoxifen. A baseline eye examination and regular screening thereafter are part of the treatment, not optional
• Report any change in vision immediately – blurring, difficulty reading, missing patches, altered colour vision or light sensitivity
• Tell your doctor if you have G6PD deficiency, porphyria, psoriasis, epilepsy, liver or kidney disease, or any heart rhythm problem. It can prolong the QT interval and can trigger a severe psoriasis flare
• It can cause low blood sugar, sometimes severe, even in people who are not diabetic. If you take diabetes medicines, your doses may need reducing – monitor closely
• Do not stop it on your own. In lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, stopping frequently brings on a flare. It also takes weeks to months to work, so early lack of benefit is not failure
• Nausea, stomach upset, diarrhoea, headache and rash are the usual early effects and are much reduced by taking it with food. Report unusual muscle weakness, unexplained bruising, sore throat or fever

Storage

• Keep in a dry place at a temperature not exceeding 30°C. Protect from light, as printed on the pack
• Keep the tablets in the blister until use
• Keep the medicine out of reach of children

Disclaimer

Schedule H prescription drug – to be sold by retail on the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner only. Hydroxychloroquine requires baseline and periodic eye examinations and long-term medical supervision. This information is for general awareness and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.