Paludrine® (proguanil)
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What is Paludrine® ?
This medicine contains proguanil hydrochloride.
What is Paludrine® used for?
Paludrine is used to prevent, and in the treatment of, some forms of malaria. You should get appropriate advice to ensure Paludrine is the right anti-malarial medicine for the part of the world you might be visiting.
How does Paludrine® work ?
- Malaria is a disease caused by malarial parasites (microscopic organisms called protozoa).
- Paludrine blocks an enzyme which is needed by the parasite to grow and reproduce.
How is Paludrine® given ?
- Paludrine is supplied as tablets to be swallowed.
- For prevention of malaria it is taken once daily; starting at least two days before going into an area/country of malaria risk, and taken during the whole stay and for 4 weeks after leaving the area/country of malaria risk.
Country specific information
To consult your local information.
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