Among pediatric patients, vomiting and itching were reported adverse reactions. In subjects given Malarone for prevention of malaria, the most commonly reported side effects were headache and abdominal pain. Malarone should be taken at the same time each day with food or milk. In the event of vomiting, a repeat dose should be taken within 1 hour of dosing. Prophylactic treatment with Malarone should be started 1 or 2 days before entering a malaria-endemic area and continued daily during the stay and for 7 days after return.
Body weight determines the dose for malaria treatment and prevention in children.
United States Food and Drug Administration Information and links in this press release were accurate as of the date posted near the beginning of the release. You can search this site or check New Drug Approvals or Drugs in the News for updates or more recent information. For more information or details concerning specific drugs or topics, try searching this web site . How To Find Drug Info page. I regret that I can't answer email questions, but your comments are always welcome.