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All it takes is three simple steps...

Step 1 Register online to create your secure online patient record

Step 2 Answer short questionnaire and make card payment for malaria pills

Step 3 Pick-up the malaria pills in your chosen pharmacy or await delivery

Same day in-pharmacy pickup

or

Next day home delivery

Malaria pill service (atovaquone/proguanil)

This service makes it as convenient as possible for you to obtain a sufficient number of malaria pills to cover you for a 8-14 day trip to a malaria area where atovaquone/proguanil is recommended.

How to take the tablets

You need to take one tablet a day. Start taking the pills 1-2 days before entering the malaria area and then continue every day until 7 days after leaving the malaria area.

Effectiveness and limitations

This malaria pill is generally effective at preventing malaria so long as you complete the full course. But this malaria pill does not guarantee protection from malaria so it is essential that you take steps to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes in the first place. Information on how to avoid being bitten will accompany any malaria pills we send you.

Possible side-effects

Most people who take this malaria pill find it causes them no problems. However, atovaquone/proguanil can cause side-effects in some people such as stomach pain, headache, nausea, diarrhoea, coughing or mouth ulcers. These side-effects are usually mild. Some people find that they experience vivid dreams when taking this malaria pill.

Other considerations

A benefit of this malaria pill is that it does not increase the skin's sensitivity to sunlight. This can be important if you plan on spending time in the sun. If you do spend time in the sun, it is essential that you apply appropriate suncream. A further benefit of this malaria pill is that it does not affect the oral contraceptive pill.

Drinking alcohol

You can drink alcohol in moderation when taking these malaria pills.

Alternative malaria pills

Depending upon where you are travelling, alternative malaria medicines may also be suitable. Visit the website www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk for detailed up-to-date information about your other treatment options.

Travel vaccines

Make sure you have had the appropriate travel vaccines relevant for where you are travelling. When our doctors assess your suitablity for the malaria pills you are requesting they will upload detailed information about the travel vaccinations you need into your confidential online patient record.