evidence: Former Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa promoted Plaquenil as a drug superior than hydroxychloroquine, though they are both the same drug. Due to its serious side effects, self-administration is not recommended. Premadasa also claimed azithromycin could treat the side effects of hydroxychloroquine, though it is an antibiotic and is not used to treat side effects.[413] Premadasa later apologised for spreading misinformation.[414] [...] - ^ ""If I had made any incorrect or misleading statements regarding this issue, I take this opportunity to profusely apologize" Sajith Premadasa". Newswire. 23 March 2020. Archived from the original on 23 March 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2020.