Primaquine Tablets
Malaria
7.5mg · 15mg
Primaquine tablets for malaria. It targets the liver stage of the parasite to stop the infection from returning later.
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Primaquine
Primaquine (Primaquine Phosphate) is an antimalarial ingredient used to treat and prevent malaria. This page lists Primaquine Tablets as the one formulation in the catalogue.
Key points
- Primaquine belongs to the antiparasitic class of medicines.
- Primaquine Tablets are available in two strengths: 7.5 mg and 15 mg.
How Primaquine works
Primaquine targets malaria parasites in the liver, stopping them from growing and multiplying. This action, called an antirelapse effect, prevents the infection from returning after the initial symptoms have cleared.
Further reading
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