Lariam
Mefloquine tablets for malaria. It kills the parasite once it has entered red blood cells.
- Category
- Antiparasitics
- Active ingredient
- Mefloquine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg
Lariam is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Lariam depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Lariam details
- Condition
- Malaria
- Alternative names
- mefloquine
- Therapeutic class
- Quinoline Derivative
- Pharmacological class
- Antimalarial
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; headache
- Moderate side effects
- vivid dreams; insomnia; dizziness
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Roche
- Onset Time
- 12–24 hours
- Duration
- 1–2 weeks
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ketoconazole; Halofantrine; Live Typhoid Vaccine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Contraindications
active depression or major psychiatric disorders; history of convulsions; hypersensitivity to mefloquine
Serious side effects
severe depression and suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; neurological convulsions, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Mefloquine tablets for malaria. It kills the parasite once it has entered red blood cells.
Mechanism of action
Destroys intra-erythrocytic stages of plasmodium, preventing haemoglobin digestion by the parasite in the bloodstream.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low amounts.
What you will receive
Lariam names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Mefloquine at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.