hcqs 200 tablet dosage

Here's a detailed overview of the HCQS 200 tablet dosage based on typical medical use. Always follow your doctor's specific instructions, as dosage can vary depending on the condition, age, weight, and individual response.

💊 HCQS 200 Tablet Dosage Guidelines

🔹 1. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

• Usual adult dose:
  200 mg to 400 mg daily (1–2 tablets), usually in divided doses.
• Maintenance dose:
  After response is achieved, the doctor may reduce to 200 mg daily.

🔹 2. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) / Discoid Lupus

• Usual adult dose:
  200–400 mg daily (1–2 tablets).
• Taken as a single dose or in two divided doses.

🔹 3. Malaria

a. For Prevention (Prophylaxis)

• Adults:
  400 mg (2 tablets) once weekly, starting 1–2 weeks before travel to a malaria area and continued for 4 weeks after leaving.
• Children: Dosage is based on body weight (usually 6.5 mg/kg once weekly).

b. For Treatment

• Initial dose:
  800 mg (4 tablets) orally.
• Follow-up doses:
  400 mg (2 tablets) at 6 hours, 24 hours, and 48 hours after the initial dose.
• Total dose over 3 days = 2,000 mg (10 tablets).

⚠️ Treatment for malaria should always be guided by a healthcare provider, as the effectiveness of HCQS depends on the type of Plasmodium species.

🔹 4. Off-label Uses (e.g., Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Sjogren’s Syndrome)

• Commonly prescribed at 200 mg once daily, based on the immune profile.
• Only under specialist supervision.

📌 Important Administration Tips:

• ✅ Take with food to reduce stomach upset.
• ✅ Swallow whole with water—do not crush or chew.
• ✅ Consistent timing daily improves effectiveness.
• 🔁 Do not skip doses or stop suddenly without medical advice.

⚠️ Dosage Precautions:

✅ Summary Table:

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