Malarone 250mg/100mg
Buy Malarone for Anti-Malaria Treatment
Malarone is the brand name for the anti-malarial medication containing atovaquone and proguanil. It is effective in most areas of the world and generally well tolerated. Tablets are only continued for one week after leaving a malaria region.
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Description |
Malarone belongs to a group of medicines called antimalarials. It contains two active ingredients, atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride. Malaria is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito, which passes the malaria parasite (Plasmodium falciparum) into the bloodstream. Malarone prevents malaria by killing this parasite. |
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Suitability |
Do not take Malarone: |
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Pregnancy and Breastfeeding |
If you are pregnant, do not take Malarone unless your doctor recommends it. Do not breastfeed while taking Malarone, as the ingredients of Malarone may pass into breast milk and may harm your baby. |
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Important Interactions |
You must tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take other medicines, in particular: |
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Side Effects | ||||
Please Note |
All medication can cause side effects. We have only listed a few to be aware of. Details of all side effects, including rare side effects to be aware of, are listed in the patient information leaflet (PIL). When completing your medical questionnaire, it is very important that you answer the questions truthfully. This is to ensure your doctor has a full picture of your medical history before prescribing. List all medicines you are already taking, including non-prescription and herbal medicines. |
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Alternatives |
The right anti-malarial you require will depend on where you are travelling to. Anytime Doctor also provides Doxycycline. Other anti-malarial medicines include chloroquine (also known as Avloclor tablets or Nivaquine syrup) and proguanil (also known as Paludrine). The major disadvantage of these two medicines is that many strains of malaria are now resistant, so the drugs are no longer effective. We therefore do not offer chloroquine and proguanil alone. We also do not offer Lariam (mefloquine). |
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Looking after your medicine | Do not take medicines after the expiry date stamped on the pack. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children. Medicines are only intended to be used by the person they are prescribed for. Do not give your prescribed medicine to anybody else, even if they have the same symptoms as you. Medicines can be harmful if used by anybody other than the person they have been prescribed for. |
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References |
Malarone 250mg/100mg Patient Information Leaflet British National Formulary: atovaquone with proguanil hydrochloride |
How do I know how many Malarone tablets I need to order per trip to protect against malaria?
Please see the following table for the usual recommendations for using Malarone for malaria prevention:
We can provide Malarone tablets for antimalarial protection for other trip durations. Please inform your doctor during your consultation, who will be happy to advise you further.
When do I need to start taking Malarone to protect against malaria?
It is usually recommended that you start taking Malarone 2 days before entering a malaria area. Please always read the patient information leaflet and follow the prescribing advice provided by your doctor.
How long do I need to take Malarone to protect against malaria?
You will usually be required to take Malarone until 1 week after leaving the malaria area. Please follow the prescribing instructions that come with your medicine.
Regulatory Information
Last reviewed & updated 25/03/2020 Authored 06/09/2010
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