Malaria Tablets In Lewisham

Types of Malaria tablets

During your consultation we will discuss your destination and then prescribe you the correct malaria tablets.

Doxycycline - £0.65 / Tablet, Taken Daily

Take two days prior to travel, the for the duration of your trip and for a further 28 days after returning.

Larium (Mefloquine) - £4.00 / Tablet, Taken Weekly

Take two weeks prior to travel, the for the duration of your trip and for a further four weeks after returning.

Generic Atovaquone / Proguanil - £2.50 / Tablet, Taken Daily

Take two days prior to travel, the for the duration of your trip and for a further 7 days after returning.

Generic Atovaquone / Proguanil (Paediatric) - £1.50 / Tablet, Taken Daily

Take two days prior to travel, the for the duration of your trip and for a 7 days after returning.

Please contact us for more information.

Malarone - £3.50 / Tablet, Taken Daily

Take two days prior to travel, the for the duration of your trip and for a further 7 days after returning.

Malarone (Paediatric) - £3.50 / Tablet, Taken Daily

Take two days prior to travel, the for the duration of your trip and for a further 7 days after returning.

Please contact us for more information.

Which Malaria tablets do I need?

The Malaria tablets you need will depend upon where you are travelling to as some parasites have developed a resistance to chloroquine.

Our job is to make sure you are prescribed exactly the right antimalarials so you can travel with complete peace of mind.

Where there is a choice you can choose to take tablets on a daily or weekly basis depending on which suits you best (e.g. daily is best if you prefer daily routines).

How effective are the Malaria tablets and what are their side effects?

We will discuss the relevant options during your consultation.

Malarone

Malarone is the most expensive option, but it is effective in every country in the world and only needs to be taken 7 days after returning from your trip.

Side effects include nausea, vomiting, headaches, diarrhoea and stomach pains. Also included are unusual dreams, dizziness, skin rashes, moodiness and coughing.

Doxycycline

Coverage is worldwide but the course needs to be taken a full four weeks after returning from your trip.

Doxycycline can cause your skin to be more sensitive to the sun so extra care needs to be taken.

Other side effects include loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhoea and other stomach problems.

About Malaria

Malaria is present in over 100 countries and can cause sever symptoms such as high fever, digestive problems, muscle pain and convulsions. Left untreated, Malaria can be fatal.

Malaria is commonly carried by mosquitos and is transmitted via a bite.

To minimise risks, keep exposed skin covered as best as possible, use mosquito nets and use insect repellents that contain 50% DEET.