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2 h
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The drug of choice for malaria prophylaxis in areas with chloroquine resistance.
Limited indicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Pregnancy, severe kidney dysfunction (dose reduction).
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- Adults and young people > 14 years: 200 mg/day p.o.
- Children/teenagers: 9-14 years: 150 mg/day
- Children: 5-8 years. 100 mg/day.
- Children: 1-4 y. 50 mg/day.
- children: < 1 year: 25 mg/day.
Remember! To be taken in combination with 200 mg chloroquine per day. Start at least 24 hours before arrival in the endemic area until 4 weeks after leaving the area!
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Anemia, gastrointestinal problems, hematuria, allergic skin reactions.
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Stomatitis may occur if chloroquine is administered at the same time.
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Paludrine
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