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Mefloquine

Mefloquine belongs to the class of medications called antimalarials. Mefloquine is used to treat and prevent Malaria infections caused by certain types of parasites.

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Dosage

Tablet

250MG

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Mefloquine information

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The recommended preventative dose of mefloquine is 250 mg once a week. Mefloquine should be taken on the same day of the week for the following time period:

  • one week before arrival in a malaria area (to allow blood levels of the medication to be effective)
  • throughout your stay in this area
  • 4 weeks after leaving the area (in case you have been infected and the parasite is reproducing in the liver)

For people who weigh less than 45 kg (99 lbs), your doctor will adjust the dose of mefloquine according to your body weight.

Your doctor may recommend starting Mefloquine 2 weeks before you travel to a malaria area in order to determine how Mefloquine affects you and if you will be able to tolerate it.

The dose of mefloquine for treatment of malaria is based on body weight (20 mg/kg to 25 mg/kg for those with no immunity, and 15 mg/kg for those with partial immunity). The total dose is taken all at once or in 2 to 3 doses spaced 6 or 8 hours apart to reduce the occurrence or severity of side effects. If a person vomits less than 30 minutes after receiving the medication, a full additional dose should be taken as instructed by your doctor. If vomiting occurs 30 to 60 minutes after the dose, an additional one-half dose should be taken as instructed by your doctor.

Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

Mefloquine should be taken with food (e.g., any meal) and with plenty of water (at least 240 mL, equivalent of 1 cup [8 ounces]). Do not chew the tablets, but you may crush and mix them with a small amount of water, milk, or other beverage.

It is very important to take Mefloquine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take a double dose. For missed doses intended for prevention of malaria, take the dose as soon as you remember and take each remaining dose according to the weekly dosing schedule, counting from the day you took the missed dose. Do not take more than one dose in a week.

Immediately contact a doctor if you suspect that you have contracted malaria. Your doctor may recommend a self-treatment plan if you cannot get to a doctor within 12 to 24 hours.

Store Mefloquine at room temperature, protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

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