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This is a critical warning
Malaria occurs in over 100 countries and more than 40% of the people in the world are at risk. Large areas of Central and South America, Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic), Africa, the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Oceania are considered malaria-risk areas.
* Malarone needs to be taken for 2 days prior to travelling. It needs to continue to be taken for each day the patient is at risk. It needs to be taken up to 7 days on returning from a risk area. This is to cover the incubation period of the disease.
£5Per Tablet
Malaria is a serious disease caused by parasites transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes. It is common in tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of Africa, Asia, and South America. Symptoms include fever, chills, headache, and muscle aches, and severe cases can lead to organ failure or death. Prevention is crucial for travelers to malaria-endemic areas, combining protective measures like mosquito nets and repellents with antimalarial medications such as Malarone.
Malarone is a prescription antimalarial medication that combines atovaquone and proguanil to prevent malaria. It is taken daily, starting one or two days before travel to an endemic area and continuing for seven days after leaving the area. Malarone is well-tolerated and effective against most malaria strains, including those resistant to other medications. It is particularly suitable for short-term travelers and those who may experience side effects from alternative antimalarial drugs.
Malarone is recommended for travelers to malaria-endemic regions, particularly those visiting areas with chloroquine-resistant malaria. It is suitable for adults and children weighing at least 5kg.
Malarone is highly effective when taken as prescribed, providing significant protection against malaria. However, it should be combined with other preventative measures, such as using insect repellent and sleeping under mosquito nets.
Malarone is generally well-tolerated. Mild side effects include nausea, stomach discomfort, or dizziness. Severe side effects are rare. Taking the medication with food or milk can help reduce stomach upset.
Malarone should be started 1–2 days before entering a malaria-endemic area, taken daily during the stay, and continued for 7 days after leaving the area to ensure complete protection.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, then continue your regular schedule. Do not double up on doses. Missing doses increases the risk of malaria infection.
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