Cloroquin

Were you looking for information about Chloroquine? Cloroquin is a common misspelling of chloroquine.
 
Chloroquine phosphate (Aralen®) comes in tablet form and is used to prevent and treat malaria infections. It is also licensed as a treatment for another type of parasitic infection known as extraintestinal amebiasis. In order to keep an even level of the medication in your bloodstream and reduce your risk of complications, it's important to take it consistently and in the amount your healthcare provider prescribes.
 
(For more details on this antimalarial drug, click Chloroquine. This article tells you what you need to know about how this product works, what to do if you miss a dose, and how your healthcare provider will determine your dosage. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Susan Lakey, PharmD, MPH
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD