Malarone (Atovaquone/Proguanil) Indication

Malarone-Atovaquone/Proguanil (generic for Malarone) is used to treat or prevent malaria.

Storage

Store Malarone in a cool, dry place, away from direct light.

Precautions

• If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding inform your doctor of this before using Malarone (Atovaquone/Proguanil).
• If you are using any other medications with Malarone (Atovaquone/Proguanil) or have other allergies (medical and not medical), or if you have stomach, bowel, vomiting, diarrhea, kidney, or liver problems consult with your doctor if Malarone (Atovaquone/Proguanil) is right for you before using this medication.

Warnings

• Malarone (Atovaquone/Proguanil) can cause dizziness which may become more severe when taken with alcohol or other medications.
• It is recommended you do not drive or operate machinery until you know how you react to this medication.

Patient Family Information

• Take Malarone (Atovaquone/Proguanil) as prescribed to you by your health care provider, or as specified on the label.
• Take orally with food or milk.
• If you vomit within an hour of your dose, take another dose.
• Take Malarone (Atovaquone/Proguanil) regularly for the full benefits.
• Attempt to take Malarone (Atovaquone/Proguanil) at the same time each day.

Contraindication

• If you have had any past allergic reactions to any ingredient of Malarone (Atovaquone/Proguanil) do not take this drug.
• If you have severe kidney problems do not use Malarone (Atovaquone/Proguanil).
• If you are taking rifampin or rifabutin or have had a typhoid vaccine within 10 days, you should not use Malarone (Atovaquone/Proguanil).

Severe Side Effects of Malarone (Atovaquone/Proguanil)

Severe side effects include:

• Severe or uncontrolled vomiting or diarrhea
• Fever
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Loss of appetite
• Dark urine
• Clay-colored stools
• Jaundice
• Mouth sores
• Unusual aches and pains
• Tired feeling
• Weight loss
• Severe skin rash
• Easy bruising or bleeding

Common Side Effects of Malarone (Atovaquone/Proguanil)

Common side effects include:

• Cough
• Headache
• Weakness
• Dizziness
• Itching

Other Drugs

Qualaquin | Plaquenil | Malarone

References

2022. Malarone – Uses, Side Effects, and More. WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-164891/malarone-pediatric-oral/details