Primaquine
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Antibiotics & Anti-Infectives treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Take orally once daily with food or milk for 14 consecutive days (for radical cure of P. vivax) as prescribed. Food substantially reduces abdominal cramps and nausea. Complete the full 14-day course without interruption.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, abdominal cramps, mild headache. Rare/Severe: Acute hemolytic anemia in G6PD-deficient individuals, methemoglobinemia (cyanosis, shortness of breath), leukopenia, and cardiac arrhythmias.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Mandatory test: Patients MUST be screened for Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency prior to starting primaquine; severe, potentially fatal acute hemolysis occurs in deficient patients. Strictly contraindicated during pregnancy (fetal G6PD status is unknown) and in severe G6PD deficiency. Report dark urine or sudden paleness immediately.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Primaquine
Found 2 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Primaquine Phosphate Tablets 7.5 mg
Primaquine Phosphate is an 8-aminoquinoline antimalarial on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It is the sole widely used drug that eliminates dormant liver hypnozoites of Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium ovale, achieving radical cure and preventing relapses. Also exhibits gametocidal activity against P. falciparum, interrupting malaria transmission. Indicated for radical cure of vivax/ovale malaria and falciparum gametocytocidal therapy.
Primaquine Phosphate Tablets 2.5 mg
Primaquine Phosphate is an 8-aminoquinoline antimalarial on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It is the sole widely used drug that eliminates dormant liver hypnozoites of Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium ovale, achieving radical cure and preventing relapses. Also exhibits gametocidal activity against P. falciparum, interrupting malaria transmission. Indicated for radical cure of vivax/ovale malaria and falciparum gametocytocidal therapy.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Primaquine.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primaquine Phosphate Tablets 7.5 mg | 10's | ₹12.19 | MALIRID | ₹25.40 | 52% Save |
| Primaquine Phosphate Tablets 2.5 mg | 10's | ₹9.38 | PMQ INGA | ₹14.18 | 34% Save |
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