HCQS Jan Aushadhi Equivalent
Official government generic substitute, verified active pharmaceutical composition, price comparison, and store locator for HCQS.
HCQS
Manufacturer: Ipca Labs
Hydroxychloroquine Tablet 400 mg
PMBI Drug Code: #1476 • WHO-GMP Certified
Monthly Family Savings Calculator
Calculate how much your household saves every month and year by switching from HCQS to the government Jan Aushadhi equivalent.
📊 Commercial Brand Price Benchmark
Real-world private pharmacy retail prices compared against the official Jan Aushadhi generic rate (₹74.18).
| Market Brand | Manufacturer | Pack Size | Market Price | Jan Aushadhi | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCQS | IPCA LABORATORIES | 15 units | ₹142.43 | ₹74.18 | 48% (₹68.25) |
| HYQ | IPCA LABORATORIES | 10 units | ₹139.47 | ₹74.18 | 47% (₹65.29) |
| HQ STAR | LEEFORD HEALTHCARE LTD | 400 units | ₹3.08 | ₹74.18 | 0% (₹0.00) |
| CARTIQUIN | OVERSEAS HEALTHCARE PVT LTD | 10 units | ₹148.37 | ₹74.18 | 50% (₹74.19) |
| OXCQ | WALLACE PHARMACEUTICALS | 10 units | ₹139.10 | ₹74.18 | 47% (₹64.92) |
🩺 Therapeutic Indication
Treatment of susceptible bacterial infections across respiratory, urinary, gastrointestinal, skin, and soft tissue systems.
Clinical Delivery Form
🔬 Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
The active molecules responsible for the medicinal therapeutic action:
Where to buy the generic alternative for HCQS?
Jan Aushadhi generic medicines are stocked at over 21,000 government-monitored Jan Aushadhi Kendras across all 36 States and Union Territories. Use our locator to find your nearest Kendra.
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Frequently Asked Questions about HCQS Substitution
What is the Jan Aushadhi generic equivalent of HCQS?+
The official Jan Aushadhi generic substitute is Hydroxychloroquine Tablet IP 400 mg (Drug Code: #1476). It contains the identical active pharmaceutical ingredient(s) (hydroxychloroquine) at the exact same therapeutic strength and dosage form.
How much money does a family save each month by switching from HCQS to Jan Aushadhi?+
Commercial HCQS (marketed by Ipca Labs) sells for approximately ₹116.66 per pack, whereas the official government Jan Aushadhi generic price is ₹74.18, saving 36% (₹42.48 per pack). For a typical household requiring 2 packs per month, this saves ₹84.96 every month, or approximately ₹1,020 every single year.
Is the Jan Aushadhi equivalent as effective and safe as HCQS?+
Yes. Jan Aushadhi medicines are procured by the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) strictly from WHO-GMP compliant pharmaceutical manufacturers and batch-tested in NABL-accredited laboratories to verify chemical purity, potency, and pharmacopoeial standards. Always consult your doctor before changing prescribed brands.
Where can I purchase the Jan Aushadhi generic substitute?+
It is available at all 21,000+ Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJK) across India. You can look up your nearest Kendra by PIN code or district using our free Kendra Finder.