Malarone Junior 62.5/25 TM
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Active ingredients: atovaquone + proguanil
Brand name
(ARTG)
: MALARONE JUNIOR TABLETS (62.5/25) atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Prophylaxis of Plasmodium falciparum malaria in adults and children 11kg and over; Treatment of Plasmodium falciparum malaria in adults and children aged 3 years or older.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- ROUND, BICONVEX, PINK, FILM-COATED TABLET WITH YELLOW CORE, ENGRAVED ON ONE SIDE WITH GX CG7
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Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 5 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 12 tablets pack
- 24 tablets pack
- 60 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient atovaquone + proguanil
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
