Malarone

Take 1 tablet at the same time each day with food or a milky drink, where possible.

Start taking the tablets daily 2 days before visiting a malaria risk area. Keep taking 1 tablet every day while in the area, and for 7 days after you leave.

Malaria is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito, which passes the malaria parasite into the bloodstream. Malarone contains two active ingredients (atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride) which prevent malaria by killing the malaria parasite.

Side effects from Malarone are uncommon and usually mild, but the medicine can sometimes cause stomach pain, dizziness, headaches, nausea, diarrhoea, coughing, low mood and skin reactions. You may experience vivid dreams.

For full information on side effects and correct use, see the patient information leaflet. If any side effects concern you, contact us via your Patient Record.

You'll be protected from 1-2 days after starting your course – so you need to start treatment before you leave to ensure that you will be protected by the time you arrive at your destination.  

You need to take your tablets regularly and according to the instructions to get maximum protection.

Remember, Malarone can give you 95% protection when used in conjunction with other measures to make sure you don't get bitten by a mosquito.