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Atovaquone/Proguanil 250mg/100mg tablets, also known as generic malarone are an unbranded alternative to the branded malaria tablet Malarone. Ideal for Adults and Children (weighing over 40kg) to prevent malaria when travelling to high risk countries. Buy Malarone Online from Travelpharm, a trusted UK Online Pharmacy.
Atovaquone/Proguanil, more commonly known as generic Malarone is an anti-malaria drug that will help prevent malaria infection in patients who are travelling to areas of the world where malaria is a problem. Typically this includes South America, parts of Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. This medicine is one of the most effective antimalarials available, but no anti-malaria medicine is 100% effective, and so you should avoid insect bites by using an appropriate insect repellent.
How many should I order for my trip?
First of all check this product is suitable for where you are travelling. We recommend NHS FitForTravel. If it is suitable, then to help you work out how many you need we have created a simple malarone tablet calculator. Simply input the number of adults and children over 40kg, how many days you are in the malaria risk country and the number of spare tablets you have (if any) and click calculate. Then let our easy generic Malarone tablet calculator do the rest.
Once you know how many tablets you need, simply increase the quantity on this product page to the calculated amount and click "free online consultation".
How do I take generic Malarone?
Generic Malarone tablets should be taken with or after food as follows:
How often should tablets be taken?
1 tablet daily when in the risk area.
When should I start treatment?
2 days before entering the risk area.
How often when leaving risk area?
7 days when leaving the risk area.
Please note: If you develop flu like symptoms whilst away or within 1 year of return please see a doctor immediately and explain where you have been.
Who can't take generic Malarone
This medicine should not be used by patients who:
Are allergic to atovaquone or proguanil
Are pregnant or breastfeeding or intend to be during your trip or two months after, without first seeking specialist advice
Have been diagnosed with liver disease or severe kidney disease
Have epilepsy or seizures
Are currently taking:
Warfarin, unless specialist advice has been issued
metoclopramide, used to treat nausea and vomiting
the antibiotics, tetracycline, rifampicin, or rifabutin
efavirenz or certain highly active protease-inhibitors used to treat HIV
etoposide used to treat cancer
Weigh less than 40kg. You will need to take Malarone Paediatric
Malarone Side Effects
Generic Malarone tablets, atovaquone and proguanil are generally well tolerated and users will typically suffer very few side effects, but side effects that are classed as very common, affecting approx 1 in 10 patients include the following:
upset stomach
diarrhoea
headaches
This list of side effects is not exhaustive and for further information, you should read the patient information leaflet.
Generic Malarone tablets contain: Atovaquone 250mg and Proguanil 100mg
I'm pregnant, can i still take Malaria tablets?
If this is the case we would initially recommend that you do not travel. Malaria can be very dangerous for women who are pregnant. If travel is not avoidable then please give Travelpharm a call for further information. There are usually things we can do to help.
Always read the patient information leaflet before using this product and if you have any questions please speak with a pharmacist or another medical professional.
My doctor has already written me a prescription for Malarone
If you want to send the prescription to us in the post then please increase the quantity box to the amount shown on your prescription and click "I Have a Prescription". You will need to post the original prescription to us before we can ship your order. To speed things up you could use our online consultation option.
Please note that doctors often write prescriptions for the brand Malarone. Whilst Malarone and Atovaquone/Proguanil contain the same active ingredients, Malarone is a brand. Unfortunately, UK law prevents a pharmacy from substituting an unbranded product where a brand has been specified by the prescriber. So if your prescriptions state Malarone you will need to buy Malarone, get the prescription changed or simply fill out our online consultation and let our specialist write your prescription.
Information Reviewed by Andrew Walton MPharm our Superintendent Pharmacist on: 06/11/20
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Delivery & Returns
Here at TravelPharm, we work hard to process and ship orders in a timely fashion. Our shipping hours are:
Mon – Fri 9 am till 4 pm
And you will find us in the office between 9 am and 5 pm.
UK Delivery
TravelPharm is a registered UK pharmacy and operates from our base in the East Midlands. As a registered UK pharmacy, the medicines we retail can only be shipped to UK addresses.
We have 3 options for delivery:
UK Standard Delivery - Royal Mail Tracked 48
Track from shipping to delivery
Usually delivered within 3 working days of dispatch.
Price: £3.19 or FREE when spending over £35
Express Delivery - Royal Mail Tracked 24
Track from shipping to delivery.
Usually delivered within 1-2 working days of dispatch
Price: £4.39
UK Premium Express Delivery - Royal Mail Special Delivery before 1 pm
Guaranteed service. Delivered before 1 pm next working day (Mon-Fri) after being shipped.
Signature Required.
Price: £7.99
TravelPharm is proud to use Royal Mail as their preferred delivery partner for nearly 100% of our parcels. Royal Mail delivers Monday – Friday and occasionally on Saturdays. They do not deliver on Sundays. We reserve the right to use alternative carriers where Royal Mail is unsuitable. This can occur with aerosols or large bulky items.
All our parcels are shipped in non-branded discreet plain packaging for your peace of mind, but we reserve the right to use any packaging we deem appropriate.
It is important to note that we have a handling time of 24-72 hours and this time is in addition to the courier service you select at checkout. These turnaround times are a guide and will frequently be bettered, however, on odd occasions it may be longer.
TravelPharm is a pharmacy and many of the products we sell require additional personal information. This could be information about you and your health. As stated in our privacy policy this data is held and treated with the strictest of confidence but is essential for us to ensure safe online retail of medicines. This information needs to be processed by a qualified member of the team and so shipping and delivery dates are estimates and not guaranteed.
TravelPharm will endeavour to provide fast shipping but we will not be held responsible for any losses that should occur if your order does not arrive in time. The guaranteed service is only guaranteed for the loss of the product and the cost of the service. The guarantee does extend to expenses accrued by you the customer as a direct result of shipping delays.
For further information on Royal Mail products follow this link
BFPO (British Forces Post Office)
Regretfully, we do not ship to BFPO addresses.
European and International Deliveries
TravelPharm does not ship to addresses outside of the United Kingdom. This is because medicines licenced for use in the UK may not be licenced in the destination country. This is a restriction placed on pharmacies by one of our regulators the MHRA.
General Delivery Terms and Conditions
Lost parcels – Royal Mail: Please report lost parcels as soon as possible to improve the chances of locating your item. All lost/missing parcels must be reported within 28 days of shipping. Whilst most parcels arrive on time or sooner than expected parcels do occasionally get lost or delayed. In the first instance please contact your local sorting office as they may have the parcel. Should the parcel not be located then contact our customer service team and we will open a claim with Royal Mail and where applicable arrange with you to reship the item or issue a refund.
Delivery Address – It is your responsibility (the customer) to enter the correct delivery address at the point of ordering. Should you make an error it may be possible for us to amend the address so long as you call our customer service team promptly. Once the order has been processed the address cannot be amended. Any parcels returned to us due to delivery address errors may be charged a redelivery fee and administration fee.
Part Shipping – We may, at our discretion part ship an order or remove items from an order. Where this occurs a refund for the removed items will be made.
Delivery Dates – All delivery dates are estimates and are not guarantees of shipping or delivery dates. The exception to this is the Special Delivery Service which is an upgrade on our Express service and must be pre-agreed.
Returns Policy
We understand that you may, at times want to return an item you've purchased from us. Not all items can be returned but for the ones that can please read the policy below.
What can’t I return?
In the UK products of a medical nature cannot be returned to a retailer for a refund when/if the product is no longer wanted. This applies to all medicines retailed at TravelPharm. For clarity, medicines will have a UK product licence. Common medicines that TravelPharm sell (and this list is not exhaustive) include anti-malaria tablets and common over the counter medicines like pain killers and antihistamines. Medicines are not strictly limited to tablets, creams and liquids can also be medicines. If in doubt please phone the team for advice.
Return of Unwanted Items – It is your responsibility to notify us within 14 days of receipt of the parcel of the intention to return one or all items. Once authorisation from customer services has been granted we must receive the return within 14 days. You, the customer, will be liable for the cost of returning the items. This includes situations where free delivery was offered with the order.
Errors or Damaged Items – We apologise in advance if we make a mistake or items arrive damaged. Please contact our customer services team to arrange the return of faulty or damaged goods. A returns label will be provided by email.
Refused deliveries – You may only refuse delivery if the parcel arrives damaged. In this situation, you must notify our customer services team within 7 days. Refusal of a parcel is not means of initiating a return of an unwanted item.
Parcels returned to us by the courier – If a parcel is returned to us for any reason without prior authorisation we will attempt to contact you so we can resend the parcel back to you.
The Returns Process:
1) Please phone TravelPharm on 0119 512092 to notify us that you wish to return an item. We will require your name, address, order number and the reason for the return.
2) Not all items can be returned. Should the item be suitable for return, a returns number will be generated. Please clearly write this on the packaging.
3) Ensure our address is clear and visible. Returns should be addressed to:
TravelPharm,
Returns Department
Manor House
Merlin Way
Ilkeston
DE7 4RA
4) Where we have made an error or a product is faulty or defective a prepaid returns label will be provided.
5) Once we have received the item safely a refund will be issued.
We recommend that you obtain proof of postage when returning items to us. We will not be held liable for parcels lost when being returned to us.
Returned items that are in an unsaleable or damaged condition. We reserve the right to reduce the amount of money refunded, especially where evidence of use beyond basic handling has occurred. All returned products must be in their original packaging, unopened and in a re-saleable condition. We only accept returns for products that have been purchased through us.
Failed Deliveries – On occasion, we may be notified of a failed delivery. Upon receipt of the returned item, we will endeavour to contact you and attempt to resend the parcel.
For further information on returns or to request a refund/return, please contact us.
Should I buy branded or unbranded Malarone (Atovaquone/Proguanil)?
The choice is yours. As a private patient purchasing medicine price tends to be a major factor, many patients opt for unbranded products.
So why do some people still buy brands? In most scenarios it is familiarity. We are all familiar with brands and the images these brands portray actively persuade us that their product is premium and better than their competitors.
Considering both brands and generics their should be no difference in clinical effectiveness between these medicines, and usually upon trying generic medicines patients are happy with their treatment. People feel reassured by brands and often require reassurance that the cheaper product is in fact as good.
Is Malarone or Malarone Alternatives only available on prescription?
Malarone is a brand owned by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and has a Prescription Only licence. Generic Malarone contains the same ingredients (Atovaquone/Proguanil) as Malarone but is manufactured by someone else. Usually, these are prescription only also. In 2017 Glenmark launched a non-prescription product called Maloff Protect. You do not require a prescription to buy Maloff Protect.
The prescription status should be of no concern if purchasing through Travelpharm as we offer a FREE online consultation for our prescription-only products like Malarone, which means that you do not need to go see your doctor first.
Are these tablets 100% effective?
In short No. No anti-malaria tablet is guaranteed to prevent malaria, but most are very effective if taken correctly. In addition, taking extra precautions like using insect repellents and sleeping under mosquito nets can reduce the risk even further of being infected with the malaria parasite and in combination with the anti malaria tablets you can reduce your risk even further.
How do I take Malarone or generic Malarone tablets?
The dose for Malarone or Generic Malarone is one tablet daily, starting ONE to TWO days before arrival in the malaria country, EVERYDAY whilst there and for SEVEN days upon leaving. For example, if you are going on a 7 day trip you would need 16 tablets (2 before, 7 whilst there and 7 on return) per person.
Where Should I use Anti-Malarial tablets?
Unfortunately, the global malaria picture changes rapidly and your risk will, therefore, vary as well. Here at Travelpharm, we use a wide variety of resources to help us make up to date and accurate decisions about suitability. Some of these resources include the FitForTravel website, TravelHealthPro and Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please ensure you consult the latest guidance or contact Travelpharm on 01159 512092 for free advice.
Will I get side effects when taking malaria tablets?
Unfortunately, it is very difficult to know whether you will get side effects from any medicine until you have tried it.
Malaria medicines seem to have notoriety when it comes to side effects but here at Travelpharm we think that is unjust.
Whilst this should not serve as a personal recommendation, products like Malarone, Generic Malarone and Maloff Protect tend to be very well tolerated with upset stomachs being the most common complaint. Similar is true for Doxycycline as well, but 3% of people may suffer a reaction to sunlight (like sunburn).
Of all the antimalarial products we prescribe at Travelpharm Lariam (Mefloquine) has the worst reputation, but it is used successfully without side effects in many individuals and is a very important product for us to have available. For further information please call on 01159 512092
I am pregnant which antimalarial can I take?
This is a question you must take up with your own Doctor/Midwife. If pregnant, breastfeeding or hoping to start a family, and about to take antimalarials, it is vital that you discuss this fully with your GP before doing so.
Are you happy with this answer?
Travel to malaria risk areas whilst pregnant is not recommended for many reasons and advice to all would be mums is do not travel. If travel to a malaria zone is unavoidable then we must take precautions to ensure you do not contract malaria this includes mosquito nets and mosquito bite avoidance. All antimalarial medicines are unlicensed during pregnancy and breastfeeding so there needs to be a careful risk assessment carried out to ensure the risks are outweighed by the benefits.
Please call us on 0844 8221219 for further help or assistance as we may be in a position to help.
How do anti malaria drugs containing Atovaquone and Proguanil work?
Atovaquone and Proguanil are the active ingredients found in Malarone, Maloff Protect and generic Malarone.
This class of anti-malaria drugs are known as Causal antimalarials. These tablets work by actively targetting the malaria parasite whilst it is attempting to multiply in the liver. This is very early on in the lifecycle of the parasite after being bitten by an infected mosquito and because of this you need only take the tablets for seven days on leaving the region.
Other antimalarials like doxycycline and the quinine derivatives like chloroquine and mefloquine are suppressive treatments. These work by preventing damage to the red blood cells after the parasite has already multiplied in the liver. This occurs much later in the malaria parasites lifecycle and because of this, the drugs must be taken for much longer after leaving the malaria area. Usually, this is 4 weeks after leaving.
