Properties of Chloroquine A few years back, I had written to the Departments of Medicine and Pharmacology, Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, that Chloroquine is anti-viral despite being anti-malaria. The anti-viral properties of Chloroquine, I had emphasized, needed further evaluation and thorough research. There is no doubt that the anti-malaria properties of Chloroquine are pronounced throughout the world, along with its disease modifying properties. The anti-viral properties of Chloroquine need to be exploited for the benefit of people, especially during the outbreak of viral fever in Chandigarh. Chloroquine, in usual dosage, may be distributed among the residents. It should be swallowed in a single dose before the onset of fever or before the outbreak of viral fever. Moreover, Chloroquine in recommended prophylactic dose doesn’t have any side-effect. It is effective in controlling malaria also. In my independent findings of Chloroquine during my studies and experience of clinical practice during the past 23 years, I found enthusiastic results of anti-viral properties of this wonderful medicine. This is very much encouraging. Suffice it to mention that the use of Chloroquine helps prevent the spread of viral fever as a prophylactic drug but not as a therapeutic drug. This needs to be noted. Once there is fever, it takes its own time to subside. Dr Tejinder M. Aggrwal, National Integrated Medical Association, Chandigarh 25th September, 2002 - The Tribune, Chandigarh Dr Tejinder M. Aggrwal, MBBS, GAMS Phoenix Hospital & Diagnostic Centre SCO 8, Sector 16, Panchkula 134109 Ph: 0172-5054321, 5011333 Fax: 0172-5011334 M: 0-931-610-1112