Description
MALARONE is a medication used as an antimalarial agent for two main purposes:
1. Prophylaxis of Plasmodium falciparum malaria: It is prescribed to prevent malaria caused by the Plasmodium falciparum parasite, especially in regions where resistance to chloroquine has been identified.
2. Treatment of acute, uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria: MALARONE is also used for the treatment of active, uncomplicated cases of P. falciparum malaria.
This medication is crucial for individuals traveling to or residing in areas where malaria is prevalent, offering both preventative and therapeutic benefits against this potentially life-threatening disease.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
• MALARONE should be taken with food or a milky drink.
PREVENTION• Start prophylaxis 1 or 2 days before entering a malaria-endemic area and
continue daily during the stay and for 7 days after return.
• Adults: One adult-strength tablet per day- One MALARONE tablet (adult strength = 250 mg atovaquone/100 mg proguanil hydrochloride)
per day.
• Pediatric Patients: Dosage based on body weight (Weight in Kgs)
Atovaquone/Proguanil HCl
Total Daily Dose Dosage Regimen
11-20 62.5 mg/25 mg- 1 MALARONE pediatric tablet daily
21-30 125 mg/50 mg -2 MALARONE pediatric tablets as a single daily dose
31-40 187.5 mg/75 mg -3 MALARONE pediatric tablets as a single daily dose
>40 250 mg/100 mg -1 MALARONE tablet (adult strength) as a single daily dose
