Mefloquine Hydrochloride USP 250Mg

MEFLOQUINE 250 MG TABLETS

Mefloquine Hydrochloride tablets contain the active ingredient mefloquine.
Mefloquine Hydrochloride Tablet is used to treat malaria and to help prevent you from catching malaria.
Malaria is a life threatening disease and a major health risk for travelers visiting tropical
It occurs when small parasites are passed from one person to another by the bites of certain mosquitoes.
Mefloquine Hydrochloride Tablet is especially useful if you are travelling to countries where is a type of
Malaria which is particularly difficult to treat. No single medicine is effective against all malaria parasites.
The choice of a particular medicine depends on the sensitivity of the malaria parasites found in the area to be visited.
Your doctor will advise you whether Mefloquine Hydrochloride Tablet is suitable for the area to which you wish to go.

Please read the following section if you are taking the tablets to treat malaria.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine you need to take.
This will depend on your weight and whether you have been living in a malarious area.
Normally, you should not receive more than 6 tablets in total.
You may be advised to split the total dose into 2 or 3 smaller doses, 6 – 8 hours apart, to reduce the likelihood or severity of side effects.
If you take more Mefloquine Hydrochloride Tablet than you should, either for prevention or treatment
If you take too many tablets or someone else accidentally takes your medicine, contact your doctor, pharmacist or nearest hospital immediately.
If you forget to take Mefloquine Hydrochloride Tablet, either for prevention or treatment
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible.
If it is nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and carry on as before.
Do not take a double dose.

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is printed on the carton and blister foil after (EXP).
The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not store above 30ºC.
Keep the blister in the outer carton in order to protect it from moisture.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.
Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use.
These measures will help protect the environment.