Description

Lariago-DS Tablet 5’s belongs to the class of medications called ‘quinoline’ primarily used to treat malaria. Lariago-DS Tablet 5’s gives a degree of protection (prophylaxis) against malaria when people travel to areas where malarial cases exist. It is effective against Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium malariae. Lariago-DS Tablet 5’s is not effective against Plasmodium falciparum. Besides this, it also treats amoebiasis (intestinal dysentery) and rheumatic disease (arthritis). 

Lariago-DS Tablet 5’s contains ‘chloroquine’ which acts by killing the malarial parasites, i.e. Plasmodium and stops the formation of the nontoxic heme metabolite hemozoin by the parasite. Heme part of the red blood cells is broken by the malarial, causing parasites. Lariago-DS Tablet 5’s prevents the breakdown of heme part and is actually toxic to the parasite. It kills the parasitic form living in red blood cells that resides in the liver.

Lariago-DS Tablet 5’s should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. The dose of Lariago-DS Tablet 5’s can vary depending upon your condition and the severity of the infection. The common side effects of Lariago-DS Tablet 5’s include vomiting, nausea, hair loss and itchy skin. Everyone need not experience the above side effects. In case of any discomfort, speak with a doctor.

Before starting Lariago-DS Tablet 5’s, please inform your doctor if you are allergic to chloroquine or have kidney or liver problems. Do not take Lariago-DS Tablet 5’s on your own. Lariago-DS Tablet 5’s is safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Prolonged use of Lariago-DS Tablet 5’s may have a severe risk on the heart and retina of the eyes leading to pounding heartbeats and permanent vision problems. 

Uses of Lariago-DS Tablet 5’s

Treatment of Malaria, Intestinal amoebiasis, Rheumatoid arthritis.

Medicinal Benefits

Lariago-DS Tablet 5’s falls into a group of medicines known as antimalarials, indicated for treating or preventing malaria. Lariago-DS Tablet 5’s contains chloroquine, which belongs to quinoline. It works by preventing the formation of the nontoxic heme metabolite hemozoin by the parasite. Due to this, the parasite dies from its own toxic by-products released due to hemoglobin’s metabolism. Lariago-DS Tablet 5’s is also indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune diseases like lupus and intestinal infection caused by amoeba (amoebiasis).

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Syrup/Suspension: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Lariago-DS Tablet 5’s

• Abnormal heart rhythm
• Stomach pain
• Nausea (being sick)
• Diarrhoea
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Skin rash
• Liver problems