# Chloroquine Phosphate 250mg Tablets

**Group:** Anti-Malarial  ·  **Pack:** 10's  ·  **MRP:** ₹9.00  ·  **Status:** Available  ·  **Drug code:** 1096

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## India standard (CDSCO / Jan Aushadhi context)

### Overview

Chloroquine phosphate 250mg tablets are an antimalarial medicine used to treat and, in some areas, prevent certain types of malaria, and occasionally for other doctor-directed conditions. It is available as an affordable generic through Jan Aushadhi outlets.

### Recommendations

- Use only as prescribed, since its suitability depends on the malaria type and local resistance patterns.
- Taking it with food can reduce stomach upset.
- Complete the full course exactly as directed by a doctor.
- Tell the doctor about eye, heart, liver, or blood disorders before starting.

### Do's

- Follow the doctor's schedule and dosing instructions precisely.
- Keep tablets safely out of the reach of children.
- Report visual changes or unusual heartbeat to a doctor promptly.

### Don'ts

- Do not self-medicate or use leftover tablets for a new fever.
- Do not exceed the prescribed amount, as overdose can be dangerous.
- Do not combine with other medicines without medical advice.

### Others

It can affect the eyes, heart rhythm, and is unsafe in overdose, so it must be used under medical supervision; people with G6PD deficiency, eye disease, or heart conditions need special caution, and pregnant women should consult a doctor.

## Europe standard (EMA / typical EU practice)

### Overview

Chloroquine phosphate 250mg tablets are a prescription antimalarial used for treatment and, in limited settings, prevention of susceptible malaria. In Europe it is prescription-only and used selectively due to widespread chloroquine resistance.

### Recommendations

- Use only on prescription, typically after specialist or travel-medicine advice.
- Take with food to lessen stomach discomfort.
- Follow the prescribed course exactly, as regimens vary by indication.
- Disclose any eye, heart, liver, or blood conditions before treatment.

### Do's

- Adhere strictly to the dosing schedule given.
- Read the patient information leaflet for interactions and warnings.
- Report visual disturbances or palpitations to a doctor without delay.

### Don'ts

- Do not use it for prevention without confirming current resistance guidance.
- Do not take more than prescribed; overdose can be life-threatening.
- Do not combine with QT-affecting medicines without medical advice.

### Others

It carries risks to the eyes and heart rhythm and is highly toxic in overdose, so it must be supervised medically; particular caution applies in G6PD deficiency, existing eye or heart disease, and during pregnancy.

## USA standard (FDA / typical US practice)

### Overview

Chloroquine phosphate 250mg tablets are a prescription antimalarial used to treat and prevent malaria caused by susceptible parasites, and for certain other conditions when directed. In the US it is prescription-only and used where the parasite remains sensitive.

### Recommendations

- Use exactly as prescribed; suitability depends on where malaria was acquired.
- Take with food or milk to reduce stomach upset.
- Complete the full regimen as directed by your provider.
- Tell your provider about heart, eye, liver, or blood conditions first.

### Do's

- Follow your provider's schedule precisely.
- Store securely away from children.
- Report blurred vision, hearing changes, or irregular heartbeat right away.

### Don'ts

- Do not take more than prescribed; overdose can be fatal, especially in children.
- Do not use without confirming the parasite is chloroquine-sensitive.
- Do not combine with heart-rhythm-affecting drugs without provider approval.

### Others

It can affect vision and heart rhythm and is extremely dangerous in overdose, so it requires provider supervision; use special caution in G6PD deficiency, eye or heart disease, and during pregnancy under medical guidance.

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AI summaries by Claude Opus 4.8, updated 2026-06-15. Catalogue source: Jan Aushadhi Product Portfolio (PMBI).

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