Lariago Tablet 10's belongs to the class of medications called 'quinoline' primarily used to treat malaria. Lariago Tablet 10'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 Tablet 10's is not effective against Plasmodium falciparum. Besides this, it also treats amoebiasis (intestinal dysentery) and rheumatic disease (arthritis).
Lariago Tablet 10'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 Tablet 10'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 Tablet 10's should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. The dose of Lariago Tablet 10's can vary depending upon your condition and the severity of the infection. The common side effects of Lariago Tablet 10'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 Tablet 10's, please inform your doctor if you are allergic to chloroquine or have kidney or liver problems. Do not take Lariago Tablet 10's on your own. Lariago Tablet 10's is safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Prolonged use of Lariago Tablet 10's may have a severe risk on the heart and retina of the eyes leading to pounding heartbeats and permanent vision problems.