Vibramycin
100mg
Doxycycline capsules for bacterial infections, including chlamydia. It stops bacteria from making proteins they need to grow.
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Malaria
Malaria is a serious parasitic infection spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. It is found in tropical regions and can cause fever, chills and flu-like symptoms.
Chloroquine Tablets
250mg · 500mg
Chloroquine tablets for malaria and rheumatoid arthritis. It can cause severe nausea, so it is often taken with food to reduce stomach upset.
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Key points
- A single bite from an infected mosquito can transmit malaria.
- Symptoms typically emerge between 7 and 18 days after an infected mosquito bite, though they can sometimes appear months or rarely years later.
- Malaria is treated as a medical emergency requiring prompt antimalarial medicines, and some patients may need hospital care.
- Malaria can be fatal if not diagnosed and treated quickly.
Medicines listed for Malaria
The four products listed for malaria span two broad classes. Doxycycline is an antibiotic that can be used alongside antimalarials for this condition. The remaining three products contain antiparasitic medicines: Hydroxychloroquine, mefloquine and chloroquine. Three of the four are tablets; the doxycycline product is a capsule.