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Malaria

Malaria is a serious infection caused by parasites spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. It is common in tropical regions and can become severe if it is not diagnosed and treated quickly.

Vibramycin

Doxycycline

100mg

Doxycycline capsules for bacterial infections, including chlamydia. It stops bacteria from making proteins they need to grow.

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Hsquin

Hydroxychloroquine

200mg · 300mg · 400mg

Hydroxychloroquine tablets for rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. It calms the immune system's attack on joints and tissues.

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Chloroquine Tablets

Chloroquine

250mg · 500mg

Chloroquine tablets for malaria and rheumatoid arthritis. It can cause severe nausea, so it is often taken with food to reduce stomach upset.

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Primaquine Tablets

Primaquine

7.5mg · 15mg

Primaquine tablets for malaria. It targets the liver stage of the parasite to stop the infection from returning later.

From$1.23/ tabletView

Lariam

Mefloquine

250mg

Mefloquine tablets for malaria. It kills the parasite once it has entered red blood cells.

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Key points

  • Symptoms can include fever, chills, headache, tiredness and muscle aches.
  • Recurrence can occur with some forms of malaria after the first illness.
  • Complications can affect the brain, breathing or other organs in severe cases.

Medicines listed for Malaria

Products listed for malaria contain Doxycycline and Chloroquine, as well as hydroxychloroquine, primaquine and mefloquine. Doxycycline is an antibiotic; the other named ingredients are antimalarial medicines that act against malaria parasites carried by a mosquito.

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