Malarone (Atovaquone/Proguanil) tablets
Malarone is a combination antimalarial medication containing atovaquone and proguanil. It works by interfering with the growth and survival of the malaria parasite in the body, helping to prevent infection and, in some cases, treat malaria.
Malarone is widely used for malaria prevention in travellers due to its convenient dosing schedule and good tolerability. It is particularly suitable for short trips and for travel to areas with resistance to other antimalarial medicines.
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Malarone is widely used for malaria prevention in travellers due to its convenient dosing schedule and good tolerability. It is particularly suitable for short trips and for travel to areas with resistance to other antimalarial medicines.
Features:
- Effective prevention of malaria in high-risk areas
- Convenient once-daily dosing
- Short course required after leaving the risk area (7 days)
- Well tolerated by most travellers
- Also used for the treatment of malaria (as prescribed)
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Start taking Malarone 1–2 days before entering a malaria-risk area
Continue taking it daily during your stay
Keep taking it for 7 days after leaving the area
Take one tablet with food or a milky drink at the same time each day to improve absorption.
Continue taking it daily during your stay
Keep taking it for 7 days after leaving the area
Take one tablet with food or a milky drink at the same time each day to improve absorption.
- Must be taken regularly for full protection
- Does not provide complete protection—use alongside mosquito bite prevention (e.g. repellents, nets, protective clothing)
- Not suitable for people with severe kidney problems
- Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Take with food for best absorption
- If vomiting occurs within 1 hour of taking a dose, another dose may be needed
- Avoid missing doses, as this may reduce effectiveness
The active ingredients are: 250 mg of atovaquone and 100 mg of proguanil hydrochloride in each tablet.
The other ingredients are: tablet core: poloxamer 188, microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, povidone K30,
sodium starch glycollate (Type A), magnesium stearate tablet coating: hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), iron oxide red (E172), macrogol 400 and polyethylene glycol 8000
The other ingredients are: tablet core: poloxamer 188, microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, povidone K30,
sodium starch glycollate (Type A), magnesium stearate tablet coating: hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), iron oxide red (E172), macrogol 400 and polyethylene glycol 8000
