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Is It Safe To Give Malerone To A 16 Months Old?
Dear Doctor,I am planning a trip to Uganda with my 16 month old little girl. I have had cerebral Malaria and am therefore a little paranoid about her catching any form of the disease. I usually take Malerone for my trips but what would be recommended for a toddler?Thank you.
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
Hi,
It is safe to give malerone in paediatric population but dosage adjustment is required. A 16 month old girl approximately weighing around 11-15 kgs will require one malarone paediatric tablet (Atovaquone 62.5mg + Proguanil 25mg).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Hazan
It is safe to give malerone in paediatric population but dosage adjustment is required. A 16 month old girl approximately weighing around 11-15 kgs will require one malarone paediatric tablet (Atovaquone 62.5mg + Proguanil 25mg).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Hazan
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