Avloclor 250mg Tablets have 250mg chloroquine phosphate that belongs to a class of drugs known as antimalarials. They ensure excellent protection from malaria for travellers to high-risk areas. The active drug is chloroquine phosphate, which has proven antimalarial properties and decades of trust.

Healthcare professionals and researchers trust it. For example, Dr Megan Kane, PhD, has supported the use of chloroquine for the treatment of extra-intestinal amoebiasis and uncomplicated malaria.

It is an excellent preventive medicine that stops malaria at its source. It is travel-friendly, easy to take, and reliable for journeys to remote areas. It comes in a highly safe 20-tablet pack that safeguards the journey and helps a person be proactive and safe. It is a trusted companion for the malarial and tropical regions.

Features and Benefits 

• It is a highly trusted antimalarial medicine containing chloroquine phosphate, the active ingredient that prevents malaria symptoms during travel. 

• It ensures travel-ready protection and is suitable for short trips to malaria-prone regions. 

• It is a doctor-recommended product and a safe and effective preventive medicine for people travelling to malaria-prone tropical regions. 

• It is not a cure but preventive medicine that can be taken during, before or after exposure or as the doctor advises. 

• It should be used cautiously during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and it is also important to follow region-specific guidelines. 

The active substance in Avloclor Tablets is chloroquine phosphate. Each tablet contains 250 mg of chloroquine phosphate (equivalent to 155 mg of chloroquine base).The other ingredients are magnesium stearate and maize starch.

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• GTIN: 5036631000008
• Manufacturer: Avloclor
• Size: 20 Tablets
• Categories: Over the counter products
• Best buy: 6 - 24 months+

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Follow your doctor's instructions when taking Avloclor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. Begin taking Avloclor one week before entering a malaria-prone area, continue during your stay, and for four weeks after leaving.

For adults and children over 14 years: Take two tablets once a week on the same day.

For elderly individuals: Your doctor may recommend blood tests or adjust your dosage.

For children: Do not administer to children under 1 year. Dosage for children over 1 year varies by age:
- Ages 1 to 4: Half a tablet once a week on the same day.
- Ages 5 to 8: One tablet once a week on the same day.
- Ages 9 to 14: One and a half tablets once a week on the same day.

Take tablets after meals, swallowing whole with water.

In case of overdose, contact a doctor or hospital immediately.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible, then wait 7 days for the next dose, continuing weekly on this new day.

Discontinue Avloclor only four weeks after leaving the malaria area or as directed by your doctor.

Keep all medications out of children's reach and sight. Always read packaging and labels before use.

Welzo is not liable for allergen information. Always follow the directions/ingredients on the product packaging to ensure proper use.

Do not use Avloclor if you are allergic to chloroquine phosphate or any other components of the medication. Avoid taking Avloclor if you are on amiodarone, as it may increase the risk of irregular heartbeats. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if unsure. Exercise caution with Avloclor if you have a history of epilepsy, liver or kidney issues, porphyria, psoriasis, myasthenia gravis, or glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, as it may harm blood cells. Inform hospital staff if you are using Avloclor.

Inform your doctor or pharmacist about any other medications you are taking, including over-the-counter and herbal products.

If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, consult a doctor or pharmacist before using Avloclor, taking malaria prevention medication, or traveling to malaria-prone areas.

If breastfeeding, seek advice from a doctor or pharmacist before using Avloclor. Although it passes into breast milk, it does not provide malaria protection for your baby, who will still require anti-malarial medication.

KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN. Read all packaging and labels before use.