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01 Oct 2009
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Malaria
Going to Paindane Mozambique from 22 December.
What is the best Malaria medication to use and when should one start with it?
Thank you
What is the best Malaria medication to use and when should one start with it?
Thank you
Pharmacist
Hi Karen
All the Malaria-meds recommended for Mozambique are prescription only - Meaning you'll have to visit a doctor or a travel clinic first.
The choice is between Malanil, Lariam/Mefliam or Doxycycline. Protection against mosquito bites will reduce the risk further.
Malanil should be started 1-2 days before entering the area and continued for 7 days after leaving.
Mefliam/Lariam should be started 1 week before entering the area and continued for 4 weeks after leaving.
All the Malaria-meds recommended for Mozambique are prescription only - Meaning you'll have to visit a doctor or a travel clinic first.
The choice is between Malanil, Lariam/Mefliam or Doxycycline. Protection against mosquito bites will reduce the risk further.
Malanil should be started 1-2 days before entering the area and continued for 7 days after leaving.
Mefliam/Lariam should be started 1 week before entering the area and continued for 4 weeks after leaving.
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