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Proguanil Tablets 100mg 56`S
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Proguanil Tablets 100mg are used as an antimalarial medication to prevent and treat malaria. Active Substances: Proguanil hydrochloride (100mg per tablet)
Anti-Malarials
Suggested Use
Proguanil is primarily used for:
- Prophylaxis of malaria: Prevents malaria in individuals travelling to areas where malaria is common.
- Treatment of malaria: Used in combination with other medications to treat acute, uncomplicated malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum.
Dosage:
- For adults: 1 tablet (100mg) daily.
- For children: Dosage varies by age:
- Under 1 year: 1/4 tablet (25mg) daily
- 1-4 years: 1/2 tablet (50mg) daily
- 5-8 years: 1 tablet (100mg) daily
- 9-14 years: 1 1/2 tablets (150mg) daily
- Over 14 years: 1 tablet (100mg) daily
Warning
- Avoid if you are allergic to proguanil or any of the excipients.
- Caution is advised in patients with severe renal impairment.
- Antacids may reduce the absorption of proguanil. Take antacids at least 2-3 hours apart from proguanil.
- Stop taking Proguanil 3 days before and do not start until 3 days after receiving live oral typhoid vaccination.
- Consult a doctor before use if pregnant or nursing.
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