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MalaroneMalarone is a combination of two drugs, atovaquone plus proguanil, in one tablet. It is available under the brand name, Malarone. Prescription: The adult dosage is 1 adult tablet (250 atovaquone/100 mg proguanil) once a day. Take the first dose of atovaquone/proguanil 1 to 2 days before travel to the malaria-risk area. Take your dose once a day during travel in the malaria-risk area. Take your dose once a day for 7 days after leaving the malaria-risk area. Take your dose at the same time each day and take the pill with food or milk. Side Effects and Warnings: The most common side effects reported by travelers taking atovaquone/proguanil are stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and headache. Most people taking this drug do not have side effects serious enough to stop taking it. |
