Lariam TM
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Active ingredients: mefloquine
Pack: Lariam 250 mg tablet, 8, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: LARIAM mefloquine 250mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Malaria treatment: LARIAM is indicated for the treatment of acute attacks of malaria due to P.falciparum infection resistant to conventional antimalarial drugs. Following therapy of mixed P.falciparum/P.vivax malaria with LARIAM relapse prophylaxis with an 8-aminoquinoline derivative (e.g. primaquine) should be considered in order to eliminate liver forms of P.vivax. Malaria Prophylaxis: For travellers to countries with documented chloroquine and antifolate combination ( [sulfadoxine/pyrimethamine] / [dapsone/pyrimethamine] ) resistant P.falciparum malaria, who are considered to be at high risk for malaria in view of their residence or travel (of up to 3 months duration) through rural areas (between the dusk to dawn period). For travellers hypersensitive to sulphonamides and sulphones, who are considered to be at high risk for malaria in view of their residence or travel (of up to 3 months duration) through rural areas, (between the dusk to dawn period) in countries with high level chloroquine-resistant P.falciparum malaria.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- Cylindrical biplanar, white to off-white tablet, cross-scored break bars on both faces, marked "LA", "RI", "AM" & "CP" in each quadrant on one face.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Moisture
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 8 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient mefloquine
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
