Atovaquone-proguanil: how to take it safely
Malarone
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Prevents and treats malaria.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow with water, with food or milk.
When to take it
For prevention, start 1 to 2 days before travel, take daily during the trip and for 7 days after. For treatment, as prescribed.
Take it with
With food or milk.
What to avoid
- Missing doses.
- If you vomit within 1 hour, repeat the dose.
- Tell your doctor if you have severe kidney problems.
Possible side effects
Nausea, stomach pain, headache, mouth ulcers.
Get help if
Fever after travel, severe rash, yellow skin or eyes or repeated vomiting: see a doctor.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.