Malaria is a serious tropical disease spread by mosquitoes and if it goes undiagnosed can be fatal. A single mosquito bite is all it takes for someone to become infected. If you’re travelling to a tropical region a course of malaria prevention tablets significantly reduce the risk of contracting the illness. Around 1300 UK citizens are diagnosed with malaria a year, don’t be one of them.
It is recommended to take antimalarial tablets if you are planning to visit an area with a malaria risk. The type of tablets prescribed will vary based on a number of factors, including your destination and medical history.
One tablet to be taken once weekly (always on the same day). Start 2-3 weeks before entering malarious area, continue throughout stay and for 4 weeks after leaving area.
No one type of malaria treatment provides better protection than another. It is important to purchase the treatment that is indicated for the region that you are travelling to.
Headaches, disturbed sleep, tremors, visual disturbances, nausea, vomiting, depression, mood changes, anxiety, confusion, changes in blood pressure, panic attacks, chest pain, dizziness or a general feeling of anxiety. Side-effects can last a number of weeks. It's best not to take Lariam if you're trying to get pregnant or might become pregnant when taking the medicine or within three months of stopping the course. Lariam® (Mefloquine) can also cause dizziness or disturbed sense of balance so be alert to this if you intend to drive, dive, pilot aircraft or operate machinery.
Approximately 30,000 international travellers fall ill with malaria worldwide every year. There are over 100 countries in the tropics and subtropics where travellers are at risk of getting this common and possibly life-threatening disease. Malaria is caused by a parasite which is transmitted by mosquito bites. Symptoms typically occur 10-14 days after infection. If not treated promptly it can lead to life threatening illness within hours. If you travel to a destination in the tropics or sub-tropics, always check the risk of malaria for all your destinations.
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Doxycycline capsules 100mg.
One capsule to be taken daily. Start 1-2 days before entering malarious area, continue throughout stay and for 4 weeks after leaving area.
No one type of malaria treatment provides better protection than another. It is important to purchase the treatment that is indicated for the region that you are travelling to.
Common side effects are usually mild and include loss of appetite, dry mouth and flushing.
Approximately 30,000 international travellers fall ill with malaria worldwide every year. There are over 100 countries in the tropics and subtropics where travellers are at risk of getting this common and possibly life-threatening disease. Malaria is caused by a parasite which is transmitted by mosquito bites. Symptoms typically occur 10-14 days after infection. If not treated promptly it can lead to life threatening illness within hours. If you travel to a destination in the tropics or sub-tropics, always check the risk of malaria for all your destinations.
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Malarone® 250mg tablets.
One tablet to be taken daily. Start 1-2 days before entering malarious area, continue throughout stay and for 7 days after leaving area.
No one type of malaria treatment provides better protection than another. It is important to purchase the treatment that is indicated for the region that you are travelling to.
Headache and gastrointestinal disturbances are the most common side effects.
Approximately 30,000 international travellers fall ill with malaria worldwide every year. There are over 100 countries in the tropics and subtropics where travellers are at risk of getting this common and possibly life-threatening disease. Malaria is caused by a parasite which is transmitted by mosquito bites. Symptoms typically occur 10-14 days after infection. If not treated promptly it can lead to life threatening illness within hours. If you travel to a destination in the tropics or sub-tropics, always check the risk of malaria for all your destinations.
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Avloclor® 250mg Tablets.
Two tablets to be taken weekly. Start 1 week before entering malarious area, continue throughout stay and for 4 weeks after leaving area.
No one type of malaria treatment provides better protection than another. It is important to purchase the treatment that is indicated for the region that you are travelling to.
Most common side effects are headache and nausea.
Approximately 30,000 international travellers fall ill with malaria worldwide every year. There are over 100 countries in the tropics and subtropics where travellers are at risk of getting this common and possibly life-threatening disease. Malaria is caused by a parasite which is transmitted by mosquito bites. Symptoms typically occur 10-14 days after infection. If not treated promptly it can lead to life threatening illness within hours. If you travel to a destination in the tropics or sub-tropics, always check the risk of malaria for all your destinations.
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Paludrine® 100mg tablets.
Two tablets to be taken daily. Start 1 week before entering malarious area, continue throughout stay and for 4 weeks after return.
No one type of malaria treatment provides better protection than another. It is important to purchase the treatment that is indicated for the region that you are travelling to.
The side effect most commonly encountered is mild gastric intolerance, including diarrhoea and constipation. This usually subsides as treatment is continued.
Approximately 30,000 international travellers fall ill with malaria worldwide every year. There are over 100 countries in the tropics and subtropics where travellers are at risk of getting this common and possibly life-threatening disease. Malaria is caused by a parasite which is transmitted by mosquito bites. Symptoms typically occur 10-14 days after infection. If not treated promptly it can lead to life threatening illness within hours. If you travel to a destination in the tropics or sub-tropics, always check the risk of malaria for all your destinations.
Please note that image shown is an example only and supplied packaging may vary.
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