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More Information about Anti-Malarial Medication

At Doctor Today we offer a wide range of anti-malarial medications. Our clinicians will advise you as to the most appropriate medication for you (if any) taking into account factors such as your precise destination(s), length of stay, personal circumstances and medical history. Some of our more commonly-prescribed anti-malarial medications are:

• Malarone (atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride)

  Malarone is a combined anti-malarial that is effective against the most severe form of malaria (Plasmodium falciparum). One tablet of Malarone needs to be taken daily starting from one day prior to entering and continuing for one week after leaving a malarious area. The cost per tablet for adults is £4. Paediatric malarone tablets are prescribed according to the weight of the child. The cost is £2.50 per tablet. Discounts are given if other vaccinations are administered at the same consultation.

• Doxycycline

  Doxycycline is an antibiotic effective in preventing Plasmodium falciparum malaria. It is usually recommended for short term travel to areas where certain strains of malaria that are resistant to other drugs are present. One (100mg) tablet should be taken daily starting from one week prior to entering and continuing for four weeks after leaving a malarious area. Please note that doxycycline is not suitable for children, breastfeeding mothers or pregnant women. The cost of 50 (100mg) tablets is £40 (all inclusive), or if more than 50 tablets are required 80p per tablet.

Additional general information about malaria can be found on the Malaria Hotspots website; for country-specific malaria information, see the NHS Fit for Travel website.

Please do not hesitate to email us at enquiries@doctortoday.co.uk or call us on 020 7433 1444 if you have any further questions or wish to make an appointment.