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Foquin 300mg Tablet is used to treat malaria. It contains Quinine, which kills the malarial parasite by increasing the levels of hemozoin (a toxic substance to the malarial parasite) in the blood. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, weakness, fever, chills, tiredness, muscle/joint pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and trouble sleeping. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Composition :

QUININE-300MG

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Foquin 300mg Tablet

Foquin 300mg Tablet is an oral prescription medication primarily used to treat uncomplicated malaria, a serious and sometimes life-threatening infection caused by parasites transmitted through mosquito bites. This medication works by targeting and destroying these parasites inside your red blood cells, helping to clear the infection from your body.

To ensure the infection is fully cleared, it is crucial to take Foquin 300mg Tablet at regular, evenly spaced intervals and to complete the entire course prescribed by your doctor. You should take Foquin 300mg Tablet with food or a glass of milk to help protect your stomach and reduce the likelihood of nausea. Drinking plenty of fluids and getting adequate physical rest can also support your body’s recovery process.

While taking Foquin 300mg Tablet, some people may experience mild side effects, such as a mild ringing in the ears, temporary headaches, or slight stomach upset. However, you must contact your doctor immediately if you experience serious symptoms, including unusual bruising, sudden visual changes, or a rapid, irregular heartbeat.

Do not take this if you have a history of serious heart rhythm problems, severe blood disorders, or inflammation of the optic nerve. Before starting Foquin 300mg Tablet, talk to your doctor if you have kidney or liver issues, or a genetic condition known as glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency.

Foquin 300mg Tablet can interact with alcohol, which may increase your risk of stomach irritation and drowsiness, and with certain medications that affect heart rhythm. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding, or are an older adult, talk to your doctor to carefully weigh the safety risks and benefits before starting this treatment.

Uses of Foquin 300mg Tablet

Foquin 300mg Tablet is used in the treatment of malaria. The detailed uses of Foquin 300mg Tablet are as follows:

  • Treatment of uncomplicated malaria: Foquin 300mg Tablet helps clear active malaria infections by killing the disease-causing parasites (*Plasmodium falciparum*) that have entered and multiplied within your red blood cells.

Key Benefits

Foquin 300mg Tablet helps treat malaria by eliminating the parasites responsible for the infection and supporting recovery. By controlling the infection, it helps relieve symptoms and reduces the risk of serious malaria-related complications.
Benefits may include:

  • Helps eliminate malaria parasites from the bloodstream.
  • Relieves symptoms such as high fever, chills, sweating, muscle aches, and fatigue.
  • Helps prevent the progression of malaria to more severe forms of the disease.
  • Supports faster recovery and restoration of physical strength.
  • Reduces the risk of malaria-related complications when taken as prescribed.
  • Promotes complete recovery by effectively treating the malaria infection.
     

Directions for Use

  • Foquin 300mg Tablet should be taken with food.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow Foquin 300mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

How Foquin 300mg Tablet Works

Foquin 300mg Tablet works by disrupting the survival process of malaria parasites inside your red blood cells. When these parasites infect a cell, they feed on hemoglobin, which is the protein that carries oxygen in your blood. This feeding process produces a toxic compound that the parasite must normally neutralize in order to survive. Foquin 300mg Tablet blocks the parasite's ability to neutralize this toxin. As a result, the toxic substance accumulates inside the parasite, ultimately killing it and stopping the infection from spreading further in your body.
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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid alcohol consumption while using Foquin 300mg Tablet since it may cause serious side effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Foquin 300mg Tablet is not recommended during the first three months of pregnancy. Your doctor may recommend other alternative medication. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy before taking Foquin 300mg Tablet.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Foquin 300mg Tablet is not recommended during breastfeeding. Once you have completed the course, you should wait at least one week to start breastfeeding again. Please consult your doctor for more information.

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Driving

Unsafe

Foquin 300mg Tablet may make you sleepy or dizzy or cause blurry vision. In such cases, do not drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before using Foquin 300mg Tablet. Your liver functioning should be monitored closely while being treated with Foquin 300mg Tablet.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using Foquin 300mg Tablet. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your kidney function if required.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Foquin 300mg Tablet should be used in children only when prescribed by a child specialist. If necessary, your doctor may suggest a lower dose.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease before using Foquin 300mg Tablet. Your doctor will prescribe it only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Limited information available for use of Foquin 300mg Tablet in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of Foquin 300mg Tablet

If you suspect an overdose, seek immediate emergency medical care or call your local poison control center. Symptoms of an overdose can include severe ringing in the ears, vision loss, extreme dizziness, vomiting, or an irregular heart rhythm.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take Foquin 300mg Tablet with food: Take each dose with food or milk to help reduce stomach irritation and improve comfort during treatment.
  • Stay well hydrated: Drink plenty of water, broths, or oral rehydration solutions to replace fluids lost through sweating and fever.
  • Get adequate rest: Allow yourself plenty of physical rest to help your immune system fight the infection and support recovery.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption: Do not drink alcohol while taking Foquin 300mg Tablet, as it can worsen stomach upset and increase dizziness.
  • Prevent mosquito bites: Use insect repellent, wear protective clothing, and sleep under bed nets to help prevent additional mosquito bites and reduce the risk of reinfection.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Foquin 300mg Tablet to start to work: Foquin 300mg Tablet ideally shows its action within 1 to 4 hours after administration. The time for which the effects of Foquin 300mg Tablet last: The duration of action for Foquin 300mg Tablet is clinically unknown.

What if you forget to take Foquin 300mg Tablet

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if your next scheduled dose is only a few hours away, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure of what to do.

Storage

•Store Foquin 300mg Tablet at room temperature, ideally between 20°C and 25°C (68°F to 77°F). •Keep the medication in its original container, tightly closed, and protect it from direct light, high heat, and moisture. Do not store it in the bathroom.

Drug Warnings

  • Inspect Foquin 300mg Tablet before use: Do not take Foquin 300mg Tablet if the packaging is damaged or if the Foquin 300mg Tablet appear discolored, broken, or otherwise altered.
  • Complete the full course of treatment: Take Foquin 300mg Tablet exactly as prescribed and finish the entire course, even if you feel better, to help prevent the malaria infection from returning and reduce the risk of drug resistance.
  • Watch for signs of bleeding: Seek medical attention immediately if you notice unusual bleeding, such as black or bloody stools, unusual bruising, or tiny purple spots on your skin.
  • Use caution during activities requiring alertness: Foquin 300mg Tablet may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or hearing changes. Avoid driving, operating machinery, or performing hazardous tasks until you know how Foquin 300mg Tablet affects you.
  • Inform healthcare providers before procedures: Tell your doctor, dentist, or other healthcare professionals that you are taking Foquin 300mg Tablet before undergoing any medical, dental, or laboratory procedure.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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  • Antacids (e.g., aluminum or magnesium): These medicines may reduce the absorption of Foquin 300mg Tablet and make it less effective. Take them at least 2 hours apart.
  • Heart rhythm medicines (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol): Taking these medicines alongside Foquin 300mg Tablet may increase the risk of serious irregular heartbeats.
  • Heart medicines (e.g., digoxin): Foquin 300mg Tablet may increase digoxin levels in the body, raising the risk of side effects and toxicity.
  • Blood thinners (e.g., warfarin): Combining these with Foquin 300mg Tablet may increase the risk of bleeding or bruising.
QuinineZiprasidone
Critical
QuinineBupivacaine
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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QuinineZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Foquin 300mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Foquin 300mg Tablet with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Foquin 300mg Tablet with Ziprasidone together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
QuinineBupivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Foquin 300mg Tablet:
Taking Bupivacaine and Foquin 300mg Tablet may cause methemoglobinemia, (a condition in which the iron in the hemoglobin molecule -the red blood pigment is defective, making it unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking bupivacaine and Foquin 300mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as gray discoloration of the skin, abnormal blood coloration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
QuinineErythromycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Foquin 300mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Foquin 300mg Tablet and erythromycin may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Foquin 300mg Tablet

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking erythromycin and Foquin 300mg Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience headache, flushing, sweating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, dizziness, ringing in the ears, hearing loss, blurred vision, vision loss, and abnormal heart rhythm, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
QuinineVigabatrin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Foquin 300mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Vigabatrin with Foquin 300mg Tablet may increase the risk of serious side effects associated with vision loss, especially if used together for prolonged periods.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Vigabatrin and Foquin 300mg Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Routine vision testing is advised during treatment with vigabatrin. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
QuinineGatifloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Foquin 300mg Tablet:
Taking Gatifloxacin with Foquin 300mg Tablet can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Gatifloxacin with Foquin 300mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
QuinineMoxifloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Foquin 300mg Tablet:
Using moxifloxacin together with Foquin 300mg Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Moxifloxacin with Foquin 300mg Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience any symptoms like an irregular heartbeat, heart problems, or feeling dizzy or short of breath, call your doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
QuinineEfavirenz
Severe
How does the drug interact with Foquin 300mg Tablet:
Taking Efavirenz and Foquin 300mg Tablet can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Efavirenz and Foquin 300mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
QuinineLoperamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Foquin 300mg Tablet:
When taken in combination Foquin 300mg Tablet may significantly raise the loperamide levels in the blood. This can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking loperamide with Foquin 300mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, they can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
QuinineCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Foquin 300mg Tablet:
Taking Ceritinib with Foquin 300mg Tablet may increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ceritinib and Foquin 300mg Tablet together can evidently cause an interaction, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
QuininePazopanib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Foquin 300mg Tablet:
Taking Pazopanib with Foquin 300mg Tablet may significantly reduces the blood levels of pazopanib.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a interaction between Pazopanib and Foquin 300mg Tablet, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, fast or pounding heartbeats, chest pain or tightness, pain in your arms, back, neck, or jaw, shortness of breath, numbness or weakness on one side of your body, and difficulty speaking. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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  • Grapefruit and grapefruit juice: Avoid consuming grapefruit products while taking Foquin 300mg Tablet, as they may increase the amount of Foquin 300mg Tablet in your bloodstream and raise the risk of side effects.
No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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FAQs

Foquin 300mg Tablet is used to treat malaria.
Foquin 300mg Tablet belongs to the class of 'anti-malarial drugs', containing Quinine, that treats malaria by increasing the levels of hemozoin (a toxic substance to the malarial parasite) in the blood. As a result, it kills the parasite and helps to stop the infection from spreading further.
If you have or have previously had Long QT syndrome, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G-6-PD), myasthenia gravis (a muscular problem), optic neuritis (inflammation of the nerves in your eyes), or if taking Foquin 300mg Tablet in the past caused bleeding, you should not take it.
Foquin 300mg Tablet can cause a lowering of blood sugar levels. So, if you are diabetic, please inform your doctor before starting Foquin 300mg Tablet, and dose adjustment might be required depending upon your medical condition.
No, finish the prescribed course even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Foquin 300mg Tablet may affect the heart rhythm and cause QT prolongation (heart muscle takes longer than usual to recharge between beats). This QT prolongation can cause a serious fast/irregular heartbeat. Hence it is advised to inform your doctor if you have any heart-related problems like heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in EKG or ECG (electrocardiogram) and a family history of heart diseases.
It is advised to have regular eye checkups while using Foquin 300mg Tablet. Consult your doctor if you face any change in vision.
Yes, Foquin 300mg Tablet can cause dizziness as a side effect. It’s important to be cautious when taking this Foquin 300mg Tablet, especially if you need to drive, operate machinery, or perform tasks that require alertness. If you experience excessive dizziness, it’s best to avoid such activities.
No, Foquin 300mg Tablet should not be used to treat dengue. It is only used to treat and prevent malaria and nocturnal (night time) leg cramps. If you have any concerns, consult your doctor.
No, Foquin 300mg Tablet is not effective for typhoid. Foquin 300mg Tablet is an antiparasitic drug, whereas typhoid is a bacterial infection. If you have any concerns, consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you have any other medical conditions and about all the other medicines you are taking. Also, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding before starting Foquin 300mg Tablet.
Yes, Foquin 300mg Tablet is generally safe when used as prescribed by a doctor. However, it’s important to follow your doctor's instructions and report any side effects or concerns you may have while taking the medication.
If you forget to take a dose of Foquin 300mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your regular dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
The time it takes for malaria symptoms to show can vary, but generally, symptoms appear 7 to 30 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. However, in some cases, symptoms may not appear for several months after exposure. However consult your doctor if you experienced with any symptoms of malaria.
We can prevent getting malaria by applying mosquito repellent with DEET (diethyltoluamide) to exposed skin. Drape mosquito netting over beds. Put screens on windows and doors. Treat clothing, mosquito nets, tents, sleeping bags and other fabrics with an insect repellent called permethrin and wear long pants and long sleeves to cover your skin.
Foquin 300mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have kidney disease as it can increase the risk of severe adverse effects. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking Foquin 300mg Tablet.
No, Foquin 300mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as it may harm your unborn baby. So consult your doctor before taking Foquin 300mg Tablet if you are pregnant.
The common side effects of Foquin 300mg Tablet are headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, weakness, fever, chills, tiredness, muscle/joint pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, cough and trouble sleeping. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
No, Foquin 300mg Tablet is used to treat active, uncomplicated malaria infections, not to prevent them. Talk to your doctor to find a suitable preventive medicine for your travel destination.
If you vomit within one hour of taking Foquin 300mg Tablet , your body may not have absorbed Foquin 300mg Tablet. Do not take another dose on your own. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for guidance.
You should avoid alcohol while on this medication. Alcohol can increase side effects such as dizziness, lightheadedness, and stomach irritation. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.
While it was used for this purpose in the past, medical guidelines advise against using Foquin 300mg Tablet for leg cramps because the potential risks, such as severe bleeding and heart issues, outweigh the benefits. Talk to your doctor about safer alternatives.
You should always take Foquin 300mg Tablet with food or a glass of milk to protect your stomach lining. If stomach pain or nausea continues, talk to your doctor.
Cinchonism is a group of mild, temporary side effects associated with this type of medicine, including mild ringing in the ears, headache, and sweating. While mild symptoms are common, severe symptoms require attention. Talk to your doctor if these symptoms become intense.

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