Lariam
Indicated to address plasmodium infestations to manage traveler health and alleviate malaria infection risks.
- Category
- Antiparasitics
- Active ingredient
- Mefloquine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Lariam, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Lariam vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Lariam details
- Conditions
- Malaria Prophylaxis · Acute Malaria
- Alternative names
- mefloquine
- Therapeutic class
- Quinoline Derivative
- Pharmacological class
- Antimalarial
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; headache
- Moderate side effects
- vivid dreams; insomnia; dizziness
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Roche
- Onset Time
- 12–24 hours
- Duration
- 1–2 weeks
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ketoconazole; Halofantrine; Live Typhoid Vaccine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Contraindications
active depression or major psychiatric disorders; history of convulsions; hypersensitivity to mefloquine
Serious side effects
severe depression and suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; neurological convulsions, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
indicated to address plasmodium infestations to manage traveler health and alleviate malaria infection risks.
Mechanism of action
Destroys intra-erythrocytic stages of plasmodium, preventing haemoglobin digestion by the parasite in the bloodstream.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Safe for travel to high-risk areas when alternatives are limited. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low amounts.
What you will receive
Lariam is the originator brand name, made by Roche. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Roche.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Mefloquine is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.