Hydroxychloroquine
Hydroxychloroquine tablets contain hydroxychloroquine and are used for rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. They come in several strengths and pack sizes. You can compare the price per tablet across options.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200mg | 10 tablets | US$11.90 | US$1.19 |
| 200mg | 20 tablets | US$21.20 | US$1.06 |
| 200mg | 30 tablets | US$29.70 | US$0.99 |
| 200mg | 60 tablets | US$53.40 | US$0.89 |
| 200mg | 90 tablets | US$73.80 | US$0.82 |
| 200mg | 120 tablets | US$85.20 | US$0.71 |
| 200mg | 180 tablets | US$109.80 | US$0.61 |
| 200mg | 270 tablets | US$153.90 | US$0.57 |
| 200mg | 360 tablets | US$190.80 | US$0.53 |
| 400mg | 10 tablets | US$19.50 | US$1.95 |
| 400mg | 20 tablets | US$35.60 | US$1.78 |
| 400mg | 30 tablets | US$48.30 | US$1.61 |
| 400mg | 60 tablets | US$88.20 | US$1.47 |
| 400mg | 90 tablets | US$120.60 | US$1.34 |
| 400mg | 120 tablets | US$146.40 | US$1.22 |
| 400mg | 180 tablets | US$189.00 | US$1.05 |
| 400mg | 270 tablets | US$248.40 | US$0.92 |
| 400mg | 360 tablets | US$288.00 | US$0.80 |
- Category
- Pain Management
- Active ingredient
- Hydroxychloroquine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 200 · 400mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Hydroxychloroquine on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis · Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Therapeutic class
- Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drug (DMARD)
- Pharmacological class
- 4-Aminoquinoline
- Contraindications
- retinal damage; hypersensitivity to 4-aminoquinoline derivatives
- Precautions and warnings
- regular eye exams required for long-term use; may affect blood glucose
- Minor side effects
- nausea; abdominal discomfort
- Moderate side effects
- skin rash; headache
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Sanofi
- Onset time
- 4–12 weeks
- Duration
- long term
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
- digoxin; ciclosporin
- Age restrictions
- Adults.
Serious side effects
retinopathy, requires immediate medical attention; cardiomyopathy, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Hydroxychloroquine 200mg and 400mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. A DMARD.
Mechanism of action
Hydroxychloroquine acts as an immunomodulator. It reduces the body's inflammatory response by interfering with antigen processing and lysosomal activity within cells, which helps lower the severity of autoimmune flare-ups and provides a protective effect in chronic disease management.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Benefits should outweigh risks, discuss with specialist. Breastfeeding: Pass into milk, use with caution.
The active ingredient is hydroxychloroquine; it comes as a film-coated tablet in 200mg and 400mg strengths. It is used in the management of rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. Sanofi is the originator company.
It is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug and immunomodulator; it interferes with antigen processing and lysosomal activity within cells, and effects can take 4–12 weeks. Hydroxychloroquine can cause serious, potentially irreversible eye problems, including retinopathy, so regular eye exams are needed; report blurred vision, floaters, flashes of light or other vision changes. Retinopathy and cardiomyopathy require immediate medical attention. It can affect blood glucose and interacts with digoxin and ciclosporin. It is contraindicated in retinal damage and hypersensitivity to 4-aminoquinoline derivatives. In pregnancy, benefits should outweigh risks; discuss with a specialist. It passes into breast milk, so use with caution.
Ordering from Malaysia
Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging, with Express Tracked Courier taking up to 1 week and Standard Airmail up to 3 weeks. Prices show in ringgit by default. Choose your strength and pack from the pain management category.
FAQ
Is Hydroxychloroquine the brand-name original?
Yes, Hydroxychloroquine is the original brand from Sanofi, and we use the name so you can tell which medicine it is. What we send is a generic with the same active ingredient (hydroxychloroquine) at the same dose, usually a well-known Indian branded generic. Which brand you get depends on stock.
What is Hydroxychloroquine for?
Hydroxychloroquine contains hydroxychloroquine and is taken for rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. Hydroxychloroquine acts as an immunomodulator.
What does Hydroxychloroquine cost?
Hydroxychloroquine comes in 200 and 400mg strengths, in packs of 10 to 360 tablets. You'll see the price per tablet for each option above, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs work out cheaper per tablet. Pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum and you get an extra 10% off.
What are the possible side effects of Hydroxychloroquine?
The ones people notice most with hydroxychloroquine are nausea and abdominal discomfort. Some people also get skin rash and headache. Rarer but serious: retinopathy and cardiomyopathy. These need urgent medical help.
How long before Hydroxychloroquine takes effect?
Hydroxychloroquine usually kicks in within 4 to 12 weeks. Some people notice it sooner than others.
Which medicines don't mix with Hydroxychloroquine?
Hydroxychloroquine can interact with digoxin and ciclosporin. Before you start Hydroxychloroquine, let your doctor or pharmacist know everything else you take.
Can I order Hydroxychloroquine online without a prescription?
Online, yes. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Hydroxychloroquine. We're an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy: we place your order and arrange the delivery for you.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you send Hydroxychloroquine to Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send it from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Hydroxychloroquine is the originator brand name, made by Sanofi. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Sanofi and do not ship the original Hydroxychloroquine.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Hydroxychloroquine) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.