II. Indications: Malaria Prophylaxis and Treatment
- Areas with Chloroquine resistance
- Not recommended for routine prophylaxis
- Treatment in breakthrough Chloroquine Resistance
III. Preparations
- Tablet: 25/500
IV. Directions
- Taking with food decreases gastric irritation
V. Dosing: Prophylaxis
- Child
- Age 2-11 months: 1/8 tablet PO each week
- Age 1-3 years: 1/4 tablet PO each week
- Age 4-8 years: 1/2 tablet PO each week
- Age 9-14 years: 3/4 tablet PO each week
- Adolescent (over age 14 years): 1 tablet PO each week
- Adult: 25/500 mg tablet PO each week
VI. Dosing: Treatment
- Adult: 75/1500 mg for 1 dose
- Child: Double dose of prophylactic dose