Hqtor 200

Tablet · Torrent Pharma
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Hqtor 200 is a tablet made by Torrent Pharma that contains Hydroxychloroquine 200 mg. Hydroxychloroquine is a anti-rheumatic and antimalarial: treats rheumatoid arthritis and lupus; also malaria.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Hydroxychloroquine200 mg

What it is used for

Treats rheumatoid arthritis and lupus; also malaria.

How it works

Calms the immune system in rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and some skin conditions; also an antimalarial.

How to take it

Usually 200 to 400 mg a day with food. Benefit takes 2 to 3 months. Eye checks are needed every year after 5 years.

Common side effects

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Headache
  • Rash

Get medical help straight away if

  • Blurred vision or trouble reading (eye damage)
  • Fainting or palpitations
  • Low sugar

Be careful

Needs regular eye checks with long use.

Other medicines and interactions

Antacids reduce absorption; take 4 hours apart. Heart rhythm risk with other QT-prolonging medicines. Can lower sugar with diabetes medicines.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Usually continued in pregnancy for lupus; acceptable while breastfeeding.

Same composition, other brands (6)

HCQS 200Zy-Q 200Hetq 200OXCQ 200Hyq 200Qdmrd-200

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

Same ingredients, different strength or form

HCQS 300

Common questions

What is Hqtor 200?

Hqtor 200 is a tablet by Torrent Pharma containing Hydroxychloroquine 200 mg.

What is Hqtor 200 used for?

Treats rheumatoid arthritis and lupus; also malaria.

How should I take Hqtor 200?

Usually 200 to 400 mg a day with food. Benefit takes 2 to 3 months. Eye checks are needed every year after 5 years. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Hqtor 200?

Common side effects include: Nausea, diarrhoea, headache, rash. Get medical help straight away for: Blurred vision or trouble reading (eye damage), fainting or palpitations, low sugar.

Does Hqtor 200 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Hqtor 200 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Usually continued in pregnancy for lupus; acceptable while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Hqtor 200?

Brands with the same composition: HCQS 200, Zy-Q 200, Hetq 200, OXCQ 200, Hyq 200, Qdmrd-200. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.