HCQS Jan Aushadhi Equivalent
Official government generic substitute, verified active pharmaceutical composition, price comparison, and store locator for HCQS.
HCQS
Manufacturer: Ipca Labs
Hydroxychloroquine Tablets 200 mg
PMBI Drug Code: #509 • 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 (₹34.18).
| Market Brand | Manufacturer | Pack Size | Market Price | Jan Aushadhi | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCQS | IPCA LABORATORIES | 15 units | ₹61.52 | ₹34.18 | 44% (₹27.34) |
| HYDIRE | AVIGHNA MEDICARE PVT LTD | 10 units | ₹48.67 | ₹34.18 | 30% (₹14.49) |
| ZY Q | ZYDUS HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 30 units | ₹57.00 | ₹34.18 | 40% (₹22.82) |
| CARTIQUIN | OVERSEAS HEALTHCARE PVT LTD | 15 units | ₹65.21 | ₹34.18 | 48% (₹31.03) |
| HQ STAR | LEEFORD HEALTHCARE LTD | 200 units | ₹4.39 | ₹34.18 | 0% (₹0.00) |
🩺 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 Tablets IP 200 mg (Drug Code: #509). 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 ₹53.84 per pack, whereas the official government Jan Aushadhi generic price is ₹34.18, saving 37% (₹19.66 per pack). For a typical household requiring 2 packs per month, this saves ₹39.32 every month, or approximately ₹472 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.