Identical malaria prevention information is provided at the CDC website and the toll-free Fax Information Service. Find Out Which Antimalarial Drug Is Recommended for You Drugs to prevent malaria, called antimalarials, are available only by prescription through a health care provider. Your health care provider will prescribe your antimalarial based on your travel itinerary and medical history. Some antimalarial drugs are more effective in some parts of the world than others. In addition, a medical condition may prevent you from taking certain drugs.
Alternative drugs are available and are discussed below.
Antimalarial Warnings and Instructions Overdosage of antimalarials can be fatal. Keep drugs in childproof containers out of the reach of children. Take antimalarials exactly on schedule without missing doses. Buy antimalarials in the United States before travel overseas. The quality of antimalarials sold outside of the United States may not be reliable.