Malaria – Atovaquone/proguanil
Atovaquone/Proguanil (Malarone®) for Malaria Prevention at Neils Pharmacy
Atovaquone/Proguanil Malaria Tablets in Prescot
At Neils Pharmacy, we provide travel consultations and supply Atovaquone/Proguanil, commonly known by the brand name Malarone®, for malaria prevention where clinically appropriate.
🌍 Atovaquone/Proguanil is commonly used by travellers visiting malaria-risk destinations.
✈️ It is particularly popular for short trips, business travel and last-minute holidays because it can be started just 1-2 days before entering a malaria-risk area.
What Is Atovaquone/Proguanil?
Atovaquone/Proguanil is a combination anti-malarial medicine used to help prevent malaria infection in travellers visiting malaria-risk areas.
💊 Each adult tablet contains Atovaquone 250mg and Proguanil 100mg
🦟 Helps reduce the risk of malaria following mosquito bites
🌍 Used for many malaria-risk destinations worldwide
✈️ Frequently chosen for short and medium-length trips
🩺 Supplied following a travel health assessment
Atovaquone/Proguanil Dosage Schedule
💊 Atovaquone/Proguanil is usually taken once daily.
📅 Start 1-2 days before entering the malaria-risk area
💊 Take one tablet every day while in the malaria-risk area
📅 Continue taking one tablet daily for 7 days after leaving the malaria-risk area
🕒 Ideally take your tablet at the same time each day
🍽️ Take with food or a milky drink where possible to improve absorption
👶 Paediatric formulations are available for children and dosing is based on body weight.
Example Cost of Atovaquone/Proguanil
💷 The cost depends on the length of your trip and the number of tablets required.
✈️ As an example, for a 2-week holiday in a malaria-risk area, you would usually need 23 tablets: starting 2 days before travel, taking tablets daily during the 14-day stay, and continuing for 7 days after leaving the risk area.
📦 Using Maloff Protect as an example, this would normally require the nearest full pack size of 24 tablets, with an RRP of £46.80.
📌 Prices may vary depending on the medication supplied, pack size required and your individual travel plans.
Advantages of Atovaquone/Proguanil
Many travellers choose Atovaquone/Proguanil because of its convenience and short post-travel course.
✈️ Can be started just 1-2 days before travel
📅 Only needs to be continued for 7 days after travel
💊 Once-daily dosing
🌍 Suitable for many malaria-risk destinations
👍 Generally well tolerated by most travellers
Who May Find It Suitable?
Atovaquone/Proguanil may be particularly suitable for:
🏖️ Holidaymakers taking short trips
💼 Business travellers
✈️ Last-minute travellers
🌍 Multi-destination itineraries
🎒 Travellers who prefer not to continue medication for 4 weeks after travel
👨👩👧 Families travelling with children where appropriate dosing is available
Important Considerations
Atovaquone/Proguanil may not be suitable for everyone.
🩺 Certain medical conditions may affect suitability
💊 Some medicines can interact with Atovaquone/Proguanil
🤰 Pregnancy and breastfeeding require individual assessment
🩹 Severe kidney problems may affect suitability
📋 A travel consultation helps ensure the most appropriate anti-malarial is selected
Possible Side Effects
Like all medicines, Atovaquone/Proguanil can cause side effects, although not everybody experiences them.
🤢 Nausea or stomach upset
🤕 Headache
💩 Diarrhoea
😴 Sleep disturbances
⚠️ Seek medical advice if you experience severe or unusual side effects
Mosquito Bite Prevention Still Matters
Anti-malarial tablets reduce risk but do not provide complete protection.
🦟 Use insect repellent containing DEET where appropriate
👕 Wear long sleeves and long trousers
🛏️ Use mosquito nets where necessary
🏨 Stay in screened or air-conditioned accommodation where possible
🌅 Mosquitoes that spread malaria are often most active between dusk and dawn
Other Malaria Prevention Options
Depending on your destination and medical history, alternative anti-malarial medicines may be more suitable.
💊 Doxycycline for Malaria Prevention
💊 Mefloquine (Lariam®) Malaria Tablets
Learn More About Malaria Prevention
Malaria recommendations vary depending on destination, season and travel style.
Book an Atovaquone/Proguanil Consultation
📅 Book a malaria consultation at Neils Pharmacy to assess whether Atovaquone/Proguanil is suitable for your trip.
✈️ Ideally arrange your consultation at least 1-2 weeks before travel, although Atovaquone/Proguanil can often be used for last-minute trips.
The Pharmacy First service builds on the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service which has run since October 2019. The consultation service enables patients to be referred into community pharmacy for a minor illness or an urgent repeat medicine supply.
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