Mefloquine Benefits & Uses

Mefloquine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Other Benefits

Dengue Fever

Mefloquine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Above 6 months old can take

Mefloquine Related Warnings

Is the use of Mefloquine safe for pregnant women?

Mefloquine can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Mefloquine right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Mefloquine safe during breastfeeding?

Mefloquine is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Mefloquine on the Kidneys?

Mefloquine does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Mefloquine on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Mefloquine on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Mefloquine on the Heart?

Side effects of Mefloquine rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Mefloquine with Other Drugs

Mefloquine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiodarone

Atazanavir

Moderate

Alfuzosin

Azithromycin

Amlodipine,Atorvastatin

Mefloquine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mefloquine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Depression
Schizophrenia
Diabetes
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Suicidal Tendency

Frequently asked Questions about Mefloquine

Is this Mefloquine habit forming or addictive?

Mefloquine is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Mefloquine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Mefloquine only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Mefloquine for mental disorders.

No

Mefloquine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mefloquine

You can take Mefloquine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Mefloquine

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Mefloquine as it can have severe side effects.

Severe