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Malaria RiskFrequently Asked Questions
- Can I buy other preparations such as Ciprofloxacin and Acetazolamide/Diamox for altitude sickness ?
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Yes we can supply these and many other preparations, but you will need a private prescription from your G.P. as they are for travel use, and it is up to him/her whether or not they are prepared to issue them !
- Are the more recent antimalarials stronger than the older preparations ?
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No, the malarial parasites have simply become resistant to the older formulations in some parts of the world, and hence newer preparations have been developed to overcome this problem.
- Do I take the tablets morning and evening, or as a single dose ?
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The adult dose of Proguanil is two daily and Chloroquine two weekly. These two tablets should be taken at the same time each day in the case of Proguanil and at the same time each week in the case of Chloroquine.
- I am taking Warfarin as prescribed by my G.P., am I safe to take antimalarials ?
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Some antimalarials will affect Warfarin levels, and you should always check first with your Doctor before taking other medication
- I am pregnant and wish to buy proguanil or chloroquine for my journey, am I safe to do so ?
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This is a question you must take up with your own Doctor. If pregnant or hoping to start a family, and about to take antimalarials or following their recent use, it is vital that you discuss this fully with your G.P. before doing so.
- Do you need to have the original prescription or will a copy be enough ?
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The Medicines Act stipulates that we must be in receipt of the original prescription, and not a copy.
- I have a Private Prescription written by a Doctor who is not registered in the U.K.
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If you have a Private Prescription written by a Doctor who is not registered in the U.K. (e.g. France / Germany), then it can not be dispensed unless it is countersigned by a U.K. registered Doctor.
- Can I buy Malarone, Lariam ( Mefloquine) or Doxycycline without a prescription ?
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No, only the older antimalarials ( chloroquine & proguanil ) can be purchased without a prescription.
- Can I have antimalarials on the N.H.S. ?
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No, these should be supplied against a private prescription only. The B.N.F. states ‘ Drugs for Malaria prophylaxis are not prescribable on the N.H.S.’
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