How should I take this medicine?

One tablet should be taken 1-2 days before you intend to travel abroad, whilst you are in the malaria zone, and then for a futher one week on your return.

What does one tablet contain?

One tablet contains a combination of the active ingredient Atovaqoune and Proguanil.

What is the difference between Atovaquone/ Proguanil and Malarone?

The active ingredient in Malarone is Atovaqoune and Proguanil. Malarone is a branded medication, whereas Atovaqoune and Proguanil are generic medications. They both work in exactly the same ways, except that the generic offers a cheaper alternative for the same effect. They are both equally effective as each other. Click here for more information on branded and generic medicines. Whether you purchase the branded or generic medicine, you will still take the same number of tablets for the same duration.

Although usually well tolerated, this medicine may cause stomach upset, headaches, skin rash and mouth ulcers.

Click here for a patient information leaflet on Malarone