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Information for general public on use of necessary medicines for COVID19

Information for general public on use of necessary medicines for COVID19

Revised advisory on the use of Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) as prophylaxis for COVID-19 infection

The Joint Monitoring Group and NTF have now recommended the prophylactic use of HCQ in the following categories:

  • All asymptomatic healthcare workers involved in containment and treatment of COVID19 and asymptomatic healthcare workers working in non-COVID hospitals/non-COVID areas of COVID hospitals/blocks
  • Asymptomatic frontline workers, such as surveillance workers deployed in containment zones and paramilitary/police personnel involved in COVID-19 related activities.
  • Asymptomatic household contacts of laboratory confirmed cases.

Exclusion/contraindications

The drug is contraindicated in persons with known case of:

  • Retinopathy,
  • Hypersensitivity to HCQ or 4-aminoquinoline compounds
  • G6PD deficiency
  • Pre-existing cardiomyopathy and cardiac rhythm disorders

The drug is not recommended for prophylaxis in children under 15 years of age and in pregnancy and lactation.

To access the complete guidelines, click here.

Last Modified : 8/17/2022



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