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chloroquine

International nonproprietary name (English: chloroquine). Brand names vary by country.

Indications retained by WHO

Malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum; Malaria due to Plasmodium vivax; Malaria due to Plasmodium ovale; Malaria due to Plasmodium malariae; Rheumatoid arthritis.

Listed forms and strengths

  • Parenteral > General injections > IV: 40 mg per mL in 5 mL ampoule (as hydrochloride, phosphate or sulfate)
  • Oral > Liquid: 50 mg per 5 mL syrup (as phosphate or sulfate)
  • Oral > Solid: 100 mg tablet (as phosphate or sulfate); 150 mg tablet (as phosphate or sulfate)
  • Oral > Liquid: 50 mg per 5 mL (base)
  • Oral > Solid > tablet: 150 mg (base)
  • Oral > Solid: 150 mg tablet (as phosphate or sulfate)

Forms retained in the model list; presentations available in each country may differ.

General information from the WHO list. It replaces neither the prescription nor the leaflet: dosage and duration are for the doctor or pharmacist to decide.

Source: WHO electronic Essential Medicines List (2025 edition), checked on 14/11/2026. An error or an imprecision? Let us know