Malarone is a prescription medication used to treat and prevent malaria, a serious parasitic disease spread by mosquitoes. Malarone contains two active ingredients, atovaquone and proguanil, that work together to kill the parasite responsible for malaria.Atovaquone and Proguanil is typically taken once a day with food, starting 1 to 2 days before traveling to an area with a malaria risk and continuing for 7 days after leaving the area. The exact duration of treatment may vary depending on the specific circumstances and type of malaria present.

While Atovaquone and Proguanil is generally well tolerated, it can cause side effects in some people, such as stomach upset, headache, dizziness, and muscle pain. If you have liver or kidney disease, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should discuss the risks and benefits of taking Atovaquone and Proguanil with your doctor.

It is important to note that Atovaquone and Proguanil is not a substitute for other preventive measures against malaria, such as using insect repellent, wearing protective clothing, and sleeping under a bed net. If you are traveling to an area with a risk of malaria, it is important to talk to your doctor about the best preventive measures for you.

Further information about the medication visit the link:

https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/advice/malaria/atovaquoneproguanil