Atovaquone with Proguanil tablets
"Atovaquone with Proguanil is an anti-malaria treatment you take before, during and after travelling to an area where you could be at risk. It’s the active ingredient in Malarone branded tablets."
What is Atovaquone with Proguanil?
Atovaquone with Proguanil is a daily tablet that protects you from malaria when you’re travelling to an area where you could be at risk.
How does it work?
When an infected mosquito bites, it transfers the malaria parasite into your blood. Atovaquone with Proguanil hydrochloride work together to kill the parasite before it can cause the disease.
Malaria is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito, which injects the malaria parasite into your bloodstream when it feeds. This is what causes infection.
How to use Atovaquone with Proguanil
You should take 1 tablet at the same time each day and ideally with food or a milky drink.
How long should I take Atovaquone with Proguanil for?
You need to start taking tablets 1-2 days before you enter any malaria-risk regions. Then continue daily treatment throughout your stay and for 7 days after leaving the area.
What if I forget to take my dose?
When you buy Atovaquone with Proguanil hydrochloride, it’s important you complete the full course. If you miss a dose, take it when you remember and continue with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose to try and make up for a missed tablet. Just take your next dose at the usual time.
Treatment results
Protection starts from 1-2 days after beginning your course of treatment. This is why it’s important to start treatment before you arrive at your destination.
To maximise your protection, make sure you follow the instructions on your Atovaquone with Proguanil prescription and packaging.
Important: Atovaquone with Proguanil provides 95% protection against malaria when you combine it with mosquito bite prevention measures. So, remember to wear clothes that cover as much of your body as possible and apply 50% DEET insect repellent to your skin.
Side effects of Atovaquone with Proguanil
As with all medications, some people may experience side effects when taking Atovaquone with Proguanil. These include stomach pain, dizziness, headaches, nausea, diarrhoea, coughing, low mood, skin reactions, or vivid dreams. However, these side effects are uncommon and usually mild.
For full details of side effects and correct use of Atovaquone with Proguanil, please see the patient information leaflet. And if you’re worried about side effects, you can contact us in your Patient Record.
Product features
An effective treatment for most malaria-risk areas
Start 1-2 days before entering area and continue for 7 days after leaving
Side effects are uncommon and usually mild
What is Atovaquone with Proguanil?
Atovaquone with Proguanil is a daily tablet that protects you from malaria when you’re travelling to an area where you could be at risk.
How does it work?
When an infected mosquito bites, it transfers the malaria parasite into your blood. Atovaquone with Proguanil hydrochloride work together to kill the parasite before it can cause the disease.
Malaria is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito, which injects the malaria parasite into your bloodstream when it feeds. This is what causes infection.
How to use Atovaquone with Proguanil
You should take 1 tablet at the same time each day and ideally with food or a milky drink.
How long should I take Atovaquone with Proguanil for?
You need to start taking tablets 1-2 days before you enter any malaria-risk regions. Then continue daily treatment throughout your stay and for 7 days after leaving the area.
What if I forget to take my dose?
When you buy Atovaquone with Proguanil hydrochloride, it’s important you complete the full course. If you miss a dose, take it when you remember and continue with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose to try and make up for a missed tablet. Just take your next dose at the usual time.
Treatment results
Protection starts from 1-2 days after beginning your course of treatment. This is why it’s important to start treatment before you arrive at your destination.
To maximise your protection, make sure you follow the instructions on your Atovaquone with Proguanil prescription and packaging.
Important: Atovaquone with Proguanil provides 95% protection against malaria when you combine it with mosquito bite prevention measures. So, remember to wear clothes that cover as much of your body as possible and apply 50% DEET insect repellent to your skin.
Side effects of Atovaquone with Proguanil
As with all medications, some people may experience side effects when taking Atovaquone with Proguanil. These include stomach pain, dizziness, headaches, nausea, diarrhoea, coughing, low mood, skin reactions, or vivid dreams. However, these side effects are uncommon and usually mild.
For full details of side effects and correct use of Atovaquone with Proguanil, please see the patient information leaflet. And if you’re worried about side effects, you can contact us in your Patient Record.
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Atovaquone with Proguanil tablets FAQs
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Who can’t take Atovaquone with Proguanil?
You should avoid Atovaquone with Proguanil hydrochloride if:
- You’re allergic to atovaquone, proguanil hydrochloride, or any other ingredients in the medication.
- You have severe kidney disease.
- You’re pregnant or trying for a baby.
- You’re breastfeeding (as some of the ingredients in the medication may pass into your breast milk and this could be harmful to your baby).
Your clinician can advise on all of the above during your consultation. They’ll make sure the treatment is safe for you to take or explore alternatives.
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Where can I buy Atovaquone with Proguanil?
Firstly, check which tablets are recommended for the country or countries you’re travelling to, as not all anti-malaria drugs are suitable for every region. There’s a checker at Travel Health Pro. Then you have three options:
- One of our clinicians can prescribe Atovaquone with Proguanil tablets after an online consultation where we make sure they’re right for you and your trip. It only takes a few minutes.
- You can get a prescription for Atovaquone with Proguanil from your doctor.
- You can buy anti-malaria medication over the counter in pharmacies, where it’s branded as Maloff Protect.
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Can I take Atovaquone with Proguanil with other medication?
So our online clinicians can prescribe an effective and safe anti-malaria treatment, you’ll need to let us know which prescription and over-the-counter medicines you’re taking regularly. Specific medications that shouldn’t be taken alongside Atovaquone with Proguanil include:
- Metoclopramide, a treatment for nausea and vomiting.
- The antibiotics tetracycline, rifampicin, and rifabutin.
- HIV treatments such as efavirenz and certain highly active protease-inhibitors.
- Warfarin and other medicines used to treat and help prevent future blood clots.
- The cancer treatment drug etoposide.
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Are there alternative Atovaquone with Proguanil treatments?
Depending on where you’re planning to travel, Atovaquone with Proguanil may not be the right treatment. However, we may be able to prescribe doxycycline as an effective alternative.
Even when you’re taking anti-malaria tablets, it’s best to try to avoid getting bitten in the first place. So you should follow all the usual advice on how best to protect yourself, such as:
- Using an insect repellent containing 50% DEET
- Sleeping under a mosquito net that's been treated with insecticide
- Wearing trousers and long sleeves in the evenings
