An alternate prophylactic regime is 100 mg daily of doxycycline. Doxycycline cannot be used by pregnant women or by children below the age of 8 years. Some person have reported an exaggerated sunburn reaction or intestinal upset with this medication and a vaginal yeast infection in women may occur. This combination can be used during pregnancy and by children and infants. Adult 2 tablets Chloroquine also comes in a syrup for children.
Children are unusually sensitive to chlorquine.
Chloroquine overdose can be fatal in children. All malaria suppressants should be stored out of the reach of children in child proof containers that cannot be opened easily. If you have problems with any of the medications you are taking for malaria prophylaxis, please contact the health unit. Often there are still other options available for malaria prophylaxis. MED considers not taking malaria prophylaxis an unacceptable option for personnel traveling or living in malarious regions.