Atovaquone and Proguanil are 2 antimalarial medications. It is used for the prevention and treatment of malaria. Malaria is caused by plasmodium parasites that enter our body through a mosquito bite. Malaria disease is most common in African, South American, and South Asian countries.
Malarone (Atovaquone/Proguanil hydrochloride) is also used to treat malaria under the management of a specialist Doctor. Malaria is a life-threatening disease and a significant health risk for travellers visiting tropical countries. Atovaquone / Proguanil hydrochloride medication kills malaria parasites living inside red blood cells. Both medicines are needed for a complete cure and to prevent the return of the infection.
This medicine is highly effective when other antimalarial drugs are ineffective.
Atovaquone/Proguanil combination medication kills Plasmodium falciparum, the parasite which causes malaria. The parasite enters the bloodstream through the bite of a mosquito and then grows in our red blood cells. This combination medication has proven effective, where other antimalarial medicines are not effective.
Atovaquone/Proguanil medicine kills the malaria parasites that cause disease. This is the main benefit that taking this medicine prevents malaria disease. This medication is effective in treating malaria when other treatments fail. ?Therefore, Atovaquone/Proguanil can significantly reduce getting sick with malaria when you are travelling in malaria risk areas.
For child dose, ask your pharmacist. The child dose is decided based on body weight.
Malarone is a prescription medicine. When you order Malarone, our team will make sure about few things before issuing your prescription. You should not take the tablets if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. It is also essential that you tell your doctor as well as our team.
You must tell your doctor if you are currently taking any over-the-counter or prescription medication, as Atovaquone / Proguanil can interfere with other types of medicines.
Atovaquone / Proguanil combination causes fewer side effects than other malaria tablets. Very common side effects observed are headache, stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhoea. Less common side effects are sleeping difficulty, unusual dreams, dizziness, loss of appetite, rash, and cough. Atovaquone / Proguanil may affect blood test results. Ask our team for more details on a blood test while taking malaria tablets.
Some patients need extra care while taking medicine. So, before you start taking the tablets, you must discuss with our team:
Malarone tablets should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children. Do not store Malarone in a bathroom or near a sink. Please do not leave it in a car or on windowsills. Heat and dampness can destroy medicines.
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