Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Aug 01, 2022

Drug Details


Common Brands:

Plaquenil

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Antimalarial agent and disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD)

Forms:

Tablet

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

Rheumatoid arthritis
Lupus (discoid lupus erythematosus and systemic lupus erythematosus)
Malaria

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Hydroxychloroquine Drug Class

Hydroxychloroquine (hai drohk see kloro kween) is an antimalarial agent and disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD).

Hydroxychloroquine Age Range

Hydroxychloroquine is approved for use in adults and children. Please check with your child’s doctor for medical advice about the correct dose of this medicine in children.