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Chemical Name: ATOVAQUONE (a-TOE-va-kwone) and PROGUANIL (PRO-gwah-nill) Common Uses of Malarone This medicine is an antiprotozoal and antimalarial combination used to treat or prevent malaria. Possible Malarone Side Effects Side effects that may occur while taking this medicine include rash, nausea, diarrhea, headache, vomiting, fever, difficulty sleeping, stomach pain, mouth sores, or swelling or soreness of the mouth or tongue. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience loss of appetite, weight loss, unusual fatigue, dizziness, severe vomiting or diarrhea, fever, muscle or back pains. An allergic reaction to this medicine is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. General CautionsDo not take this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to it or are allergic to any ingredient in this product. If you experience difficulty breathing; tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; or if you develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor immediately. Do not take any more doses of this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so. This medicine helps to prevent malaria; however, it is still possible to contract the disease. Notify your doctor immediately that you may have been exposed to malaria if you develop flu-like symptoms including chills, fever, muscle aches, or headache. This medicine may cause dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine. This medicine may cause vomiting. If it persists or becomes severe, contact your doctor. The medicine may not be absorbed if you are vomiting and therefore not be effective. Your doctor may suggest other medicines to treat the vomiting or treat your condition with a different medicine. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. Caution is advised when using this medicine in the elderly since they may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine. For Women: if you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. One of the ingredients in this medicine is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
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