This could be because there is a better tablet for the area you are visiting, or perhaps because you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You will need to start taking Malarone atovaquone and proguanil two days before you travel, daily for the duration of the trip and then for a week once you return. The above calculator is a handy way of working out exactly how many tablets you will need on your trip. If you are sick within one hour of taking Malarone, then you may not be protected against malaria.
You, therefore, need to take another one as soon as possible, to maintain protection. Some people may experience side effects when taking Malarone, but these will not affect everybody and are usually minor. If affected, this does not mean you have to stop taking Malarone. Malarone can also make you feel dizzy. In this case, it is important not to drive until this passes. We also sell a range of the products mentioned above, which can be used alongside malaria prevention tablets, including repellent and nets.
Maloff protect has been made available over the counter to make access easier for British people travelling to malaria zones. To ensure that it is taken correctly, travellers obtaining maloff protect in pharmacies without a prescription will have to consult the pharmacist before a sale is made. In addition to offering guidance about malaria, and mosquito bite avoidance, they will also be able to advise you on any travel vaccinations you may need. Who can obtain maloff protect without a prescription?
You can buy maloff protect without a prescription in high street pharmacies if you:. However, some other restrictions apply in certain circumstances. Maloff protect is not safe to take if you are allergic to any of the ingredients, or if you have liver or kidney disease.
It is also usually unsuitable for:. If you fall into one of the four categories above, you may still be able to take maloff protect or a similar medicine but it is not recommended that you obtain it over the counter. You should make an appointment with a doctor to discuss your options; in most cases, an alternative treatment will be recommended.
Maloff protect can interact negatively with certain medications. For a list of medicines which prohibit the use of Maloff Protect, click here. The second type of antimalarial course that you can obtain without a prescription in the UK contains chloroquine and proguanil. While atovaquone and proguanil the active ingredients of maloff give good protection against the most common and dangerous forms of malaria, the combination of chloroquine and proguanil tends to be much less effective.
However, before you buy them you should check with your doctor or pharmacist that they will provide the required level of protection for the area you are travelling to. Bear in mind that these tablets are not safe for anyone allergic to any of the ingredients. They may also be unsuitable for people on certain medications, or anyone who has:. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding you should discuss your options with your doctor during your travel consultation.
You should get advice from your doctor about giving antimalarials to your child before you leave the country. Though buying antimalarials over the counter is quicker and more convenient, it is generally safer to obtain them with a prescription. This is because you are required to visit a doctor or nurse to discuss your travel plans with them in detail.
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Cancel Continue. Good for last-minute travelers because the drug is started days before traveling to an area where malaria transmission occurs Some people prefer to take a daily medicine Good choice for shorter trips because you only have to take the medicine for 7 days after traveling rather than 4 weeks Very well tolerated medicine — side effects uncommon Pediatric tablets are available and may be more convenient. Cannot be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding a child less than 5 kg Cannot be taken by people with severe renal impairment Tends to be more expensive than some of the other options especially for trips of long duration Some people including children would rather not take a medicine every day.
In those instances, they may not have to take an additional medicine Can be used in all trimesters of pregnancy. Cannot be used in areas with chloroquine or mefloquine resistance May exacerbate psoriasis Some people would rather not take a weekly medication For trips of short duration, some people would rather not take medication for 4 weeks after travel Not a good choice for last-minute travelers because drug needs to be started weeks prior to travel.
Doxycycline Adults: mg daily. Mefloquine Adults: mg base mg salt , weekly. Some people would rather take medicine weekly Good choice for long trips because it is taken only weekly Can be used during pregnancy.
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