Rutor: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Price, Composition, Precautions & More

December 19, 2018

Rutor Composition – Hydroxychloroquine sulphate 200 MG
Manufactured By – Chemo Biological
Prescription – Prescription Required
Form – Tablet
Price – Rs 80
Quantity – 10 tablets in 1 strip

What Is Rutor?

Rutor contains hydroxychloroquine as it’s active ingredient. Hydroxychloroquine is a quinoline medicine used to treat or prevent malaria, a disease caused by parasites that enter the body through the bite of a mosquito. Hydroxychloroquine is also an antirheumatic medicine and is used to treat symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and discoid or systemic lupus erythematosus.

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Uses Of Rutor

Rutor is used for the treatment of:

Malaria
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

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Rutor Composition

Bromelain (90mg)
Trypsin (48mg)
Rutoside (100mg)

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How Does Rutor Work?

It works as an antimalarial by blocking the growth of the malaria parasite.

It is also used in the treatment of autoimmune diseases like Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by blocking the release of chemical substances that cause inflammation.

Rutor Price in India

Specifics	Rutor Price
Rutor D Tablet	Rs 147.5
Rutor 90mg/48mg/100mg Tablet	Rs 142.9

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How to Take Rutor?

Rutor tablet is meant to be taken orally, preferably with meal or a glass of milk.

Common Dosage Of Rutor

For treating malaria :

Common adult dosage is 400 mg (310 mg base) once weekly on the same day of each week starting 2 weeks prior to exposure, and continued for 4 weeks after leaving the endemic area.

For treating lupuserythematosus :

Common adult dosage is 200 to 400 mg (155 to 310 mg base) daily, administered as a single daily dose or in two divided doses. Doses above 400 mg a day are not recommended.

For treatment of rheumatoidarthritis :

Common adult dosage is 400 mg to 600 mg (310 to 465 mg base) daily, administered as a single daily dose or in two divided doses. In a small percentage of patients, side effects may require temporary reduction of the initial dosage.

The adult maintenancedosage when a good response is obtained, may be reduced by 50 percent and continued at a maintenance level of 200 mg to 400 mg (155 to 310 mg base) daily, administered as a single daily dose or in two divided doses.

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When to Avoid Rutor & Precautions To Take?

Use with caution in patients with a history of eye defects, impaired liver or kidney functions, blood disorder and psoriasis.

Use with caution in patients with heart diseases due to the increase in the risk of irregular heartbeats.

Side Effects Of Rutor

Common side effects include :

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Skin Rashes
Body Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful)
Skin Irritation
Nervousness
Headache
Fainting
Ringing of Ears
Pain and spasms in the abdomen
Nausea
Vomitting
Easy Bruising

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Effect on Organs?

Rutor may impair cardiac function.

Rutor may impair renal and hepatic function.

Rutor may cause muscle weakness if used for a long duration of time.

Reported Allergic Reactions?

Allergic reactions to the drug have been reported. Symptoms include difficulty in breathing, severe skin rashes, headache, dizziness, dry mouth, fever etc. Seek immediate medical attention in such cases.

Drug Interactions to be careful about?

Rutor shows interaction with the following drugs :

Cimetidine
Kaolin or Mg trisilicate
Digoxin
Halofantrine
Mefloquine

Shows Effects/Results In

The time required for onset of action and duration of effect for this medicine varies depending on the condition being treated and the severity of disease.

Storage Requirements for Rutor

Store at room temperature, away from heat and direct sunlight.

Keep away from reach of children and pets.

Pro Tips When Taking Rutor

Do not consume larger quantities than prescribed. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels is necessary while receiving this medicine.

Contact the doctor immediately if the symptoms are not reduced or worsen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rutor addictive?

Can I have Rutor with alcohol?

Any particular food item to be avoided?

Can I have Rutor when pregnant?

Avoid unless absolutely necessary.

Can I have Rutor when feeding a baby?

Can I drive after taking Rutor?

What happens if I overdose on Rutor?

in accidental over dosage, or rarely with lower doses in hypersensitive patients, toxic symptoms may occur within 30 minutes. The symptoms of over dosage may include headache, drowsiness, visual disturbances, cardiovascular collapse, convulsions, hypokalemia, rhythm and conduction disorders including QT prolongation, torsade de pointe, ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation, followed by sudden potentially fatal respiratory and cardiac arrest. Immediate medical attention is required, as these effects may appear shortly after the overdose.

What happens if I eat expired Rutor?

No major side effect is seen upon consumption of a single dose of expired medicine. However, if you notice any severe side effects, immediately inform your doctor.

What happens if I miss a dose of Rutor?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.

If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose