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Mefloquine (Brand name Lariam®)
1,500 / 1 tab. (for 1 week)
Direction for use
- The adult dosage is 250mg salt (one tablet) once a week.
- Take the first dose of mefloquine 1 week before arrival in the malaria-risk area.
- Take mefloquine once a week, on the same day of the week, while in the malaria-risk area.
- Take mefloquine once a week for 4 weeks after leaving the malaria-risk area.
- Mefloquine should be taken on a full stomach, for example, after dinner.
Mefloquine side effects
- Most travelers who take mefloquine have few, if any, side effects.
- The most commonly reported minor side effects included nausea, dizziness, difficulty sleeping, and vivid dreams. Mefloquine has very rarely been reported to cause serious side effect, such as seizures, hallucinations, and severe anxiety. Minor side effects usually do not require stopping the drug. Travelers who have serious side effect should see a health care provider.
DO NOT take mefloquine if you have
- Ever had an allergic reaction to mefloquine;
- Epilepsy or other seizure disorders;
- A history of severe mental illness or other psychiatric disorders;
- Been diagnosed or treated for an irregular heartbeat.
Alternative for travelers who cannot or choose not to take Mefloquine include Doxycyclin or Malarone™