What Is Paludrine Used for?
Paludrine Will Give Some Degree of Protection (Prophylaxis) Against Malaria in Certain Countries. Paludrine Can Also Be Prescribed by a Doctor to Help Suppress...
Paludrine will give some degree of protection (prophylaxis) against malaria in certain countries. Paludrine can also be prescribed by a doctor to help suppress some types of malaria. Medicines to help prevent malaria (malaria prophylaxis) are recommended for: People travelling to countries where malaria occurs.
What are the side effects of paludrine?
- Indication. Used for prophylaxis against malaria in areas where malarial parasites sensitive to proguanil. ...
- Action. Microbiology. ...
- Dose advice. Adults, children > 14 years, elderly patients. ...
- Schedule. S4.
- Common side effects. Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, mouth ulcers. ...
- Uncommon side effects.
Is paludrine good for pregnancy?
Paludrine should not be used during pregnancy unless, in the judgement of the physician, potential benefit outweighs the risk. Malaria in pregnant women increases the risk of maternal death, miscarriage, still-birth and low birth weight with the associated risk of neonatal death.
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