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Not recommended for treating malaria in children who weigh less than 11 kgs. For children who weigh less than 11 kgs talk to your doctor. There may be a different type of Malarone available in your country. If you take too much Malarone Contact a doctor or pharmacist for advice. If possible show them the Malarone pack. If you forget to take Malarone It is very important that you take the full course of Malarone
If you forget to take a dose, don't worry. Just take your next dose as soon as you remember. Then continue your treatment as before. Don't take a double dose to make up for a missed dose
Don't stop Malarone without advice Keep taking Malarone for 7 days after you return to a malaria free area
Take the full course of Malarone for maximum protection. Stopping early puts you at risk of getting malaria, as it takes 7 days to ensure that any parasites that may be in your blood following a bite from an infected mosquito are killed. Do not take Malarone for longer than 37 days. If you are expecting to stay in an area with malaria for more than 28 days check with your doctor before travelling. Malarone may not be suitable for you
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Malarone can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Look out for the following severe reactions. They have occurred in a small number of people, but their exact frequency is unknown. Severe allergic reactions
signs include:
- rash and itching
- sudden wheezing, tightness of the chest or throat, or difficulty breathing
- swollen eyelids, face, lips, tongue or other part of the body. Contact a doctor immediately if you get any of these symptoms. Stop taking Malarone
Severe skin reactions
- skin rash which may blister and looks like small targets (central dark spots, surrounded by paler area with a dark ring around the edge) erythema multiforme
- severe widespread rash with blisters and peeling skin, particularly occurring around the mouth, nose, eyes and genitals (Stevens-Johnson syndrome). If you notice any of these symptoms contact a doctor urgently. Most of the other side effects reported have been mild and have not lasted very long. Very common side effects These may affect more than 1 in 10 people:
- headache
- feeling sick and being sick (nausea and vomiting)
- stomach pain
- diarrhoea.
Common side effects These may affect up to 1 in 10 people:
- dizziness
- sleeping problems (insomnia)
- strange dreams
- depression
- loss of appetite
- fever
- rash which may be itchy
- cough.
Common side effects which may show up in your blood tests are:
- reduced numbers of red blood cells (anaemia) which can cause tiredness, headaches and shortness of breath
- reduced numbers of white blood cells (neutropenia) which may make you more likely to catch infections
low levels of sodium in the blood (hyponatraemia)
- an increase in liver enzymes
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