👤 Adult

Mepacrine Hydrochloride

2 brand names

Indications

Giardiasis

Safety Information

🫁Hepatic impairment guidance

Cautions

hydrochloride Avoid in psoriasis; elderly; history of psychosis...

Side Effects

hydrochloride Frequency not known Aplastic anaemia (long term use); central nervous system stimulation (with high doses); corneal deposits; dermatosis (long term use); dizziness; exfoliative dermatiti...

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Brand Names

Mepacrine(IN)Atabrine(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)

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Last reviewed: 2026

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