About This Product
<p data-start="42" data-end="315"><strong data-start="42" data-end="60">Lariam Chelpha</strong> contains <strong data-start="70" data-end="98">mefloquine hydrochloride</strong>, an antimalarial medicine used to prevent and treat malaria caused by mosquito bites. CHELPHA/Cheplapharm is associated with the distribution of the Lariam brand in some markets. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p> <h3 data-section-id="hr9ib3" data-start="317" data-end="338">Active ingredient</h3> <ul data-start="339" data-end="410"> <li data-section-id="1x1rms9" data-start="339" data-end="410"> Mefloquine hydrochloride 250 mg <span class="" data-state="closed"></span> </li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="pomucs" data-start="412" data-end="426">Drug class</h3> <ul data-start="427" data-end="504"> <li data-section-id="9665va" data-start="427" data-end="504"> Antimalarial (quinoline antimalarial) <span class="" data-state="closed"></span> </li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="cgqbh" data-start="506" data-end="519">Main uses</h3> <ul data-start="520" data-end="697"> <li data-section-id="1v2b3kd" data-start="520" data-end="579"> Prevention of malaria during travel to malaria-risk areas </li> <li data-section-id="2xv16m" data-start="580" data-end="697"> Treatment of malaria, including some chloroquine-resistant malaria infections <span class="" data-state="closed"></span> </li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="fj29me" data-start="699" data-end="714">How to take</h3> <p data-start="715" data-end="738">For malaria prevention:</p> <ul data-start="739" data-end="879"> <li data-section-id="1mg5nh4" data-start="739" data-end="766"> Usually taken once weekly </li> <li data-section-id="420i3f" data-start="767" data-end="879"> Often started 1–2 weeks before travel, continued during travel, and for 4 weeks after leaving the malaria area </li> </ul> <p data-start="881" data-end="903">For malaria treatment:</p> <ul data-start="904" data-end="959"> <li data-section-id="167b83m" data-start="904" data-end="959"> Dose depends on body weight and doctor’s instructions </li> </ul> <p data-start="961" data-end="1034">Take with food and plenty of water. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p> <h3 data-section-id="wt97tg" data-start="1036" data-end="1059">Common side effects</h3> <ul data-start="1060" data-end="1203"> <li data-section-id="1t34gsl" data-start="1060" data-end="1068"> Nausea </li> <li data-section-id="19r8mch" data-start="1069" data-end="1079"> Vomiting </li> <li data-section-id="qm6wg8" data-start="1080" data-end="1090"> Diarrhea </li> <li data-section-id="tpss41" data-start="1091" data-end="1105"> Stomach pain </li> <li data-section-id="1btwvc7" data-start="1106" data-end="1117"> Dizziness </li> <li data-section-id="1s6kozz" data-start="1118" data-end="1128"> Headache </li> <li data-section-id="1eo0flm" data-start="1129" data-end="1203"> Sleep disturbances or vivid dreams <span class="" data-state="closed"></span> </li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="1xq4jy3" data-start="1205" data-end="1225">Serious warnings</h3> <p data-start="1226" data-end="1291">Mefloquine may cause serious neuropsychiatric effects, including:</p> <ul data-start="1292" data-end="1407"> <li data-section-id="1cgr4ri" data-start="1292" data-end="1301"> Anxiety </li> <li data-section-id="1pkmdly" data-start="1302" data-end="1314"> Depression </li> <li data-section-id="no2hly" data-start="1315" data-end="1330"> Panic attacks </li> <li data-section-id="exkb6m" data-start="1331" data-end="1347"> Hallucinations </li> <li data-section-id="7ollc2" data-start="1348" data-end="1359"> Confusion </li> <li data-section-id="5rapgq" data-start="1360" data-end="1379"> Suicidal thoughts </li> <li data-section-id="1sl80gx" data-start="1380" data-end="1407"> Balance or nerve problems </li> </ul> <p data-start="1409" data-end="1506">Some effects may continue even after stopping the medicine. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p> <h3 data-section-id="1bga2d2" data-start="1508" data-end="1557">Do not use without medical advice if you have</h3> <ul data-start="1558" data-end="1709"> <li data-section-id="m7go3y" data-start="1558" data-end="1591"> Depression or anxiety disorders </li> <li data-section-id="aypi4" data-start="1592" data-end="1611"> Epilepsy/seizures </li> <li data-section-id="ui7omn" data-start="1612" data-end="1646"> Serious mental health conditions </li> <li data-section-id="8p8bgu" data-start="1647" data-end="1709"> Heart rhythm disorders <span class="" data-state="closed"></span> </li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="k67ifj" data-start="1711" data-end="1727">Interactions</h3> <p data-start="1728" data-end="1748">Use cautiously with:</p> <ul data-start="1749" data-end="1871"> <li data-section-id="q19nk9" data-start="1749" data-end="1758"> Quinine </li> <li data-section-id="189knbv" data-start="1759" data-end="1772"> Chloroquine </li> <li data-section-id="1esuzuc" data-start="1773" data-end="1790"> Antidepressants </li> <li data-section-id="jxjbs9" data-start="1791" data-end="1807"> Antipsychotics </li> <li data-section-id="xex9im" data-start="1808" data-end="1871"> Certain heart medicines </li></ul>
Medical Specifications
| Item Weight | 10kg |
| Refillability | No Refillable |
| Priscribtion | Does Not Require Prescription |
| Age Group | All |
| Item Use | Internal Use |
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