Mefloquine Hcl Oral - Mefloquine - Oral Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Mefloquine Hcl Oral
• Lariam
• MEFF-low-kwin

Usage Instructions

• Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist.
• If you have any questions regarding the information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• Carry the information wallet card with you at all times.
• Take by mouth, usually once a week, with food or milk to prevent stomach upset; or as directed by your doctor.
• Also take with a full glass (8 oz.
• or 240 ml) of water.
• Do not take this on an empty stomach.
• For children who cannot swallow the tablets whole, mefloquine may be crushed and placed in a small amount of water, milk or sugar water.
• It should be given with food and should not be taken on an empty stomach.
• The doctor will tell you the correct dose to use for your child.
• The dose is based on your child's weight.
• For children, early vomiting may occur after taking mefloquine.
• If vomiting occurs in your child within 30 minutes of taking the drug, give another full dose.
• If vomiting occurs 30 minutes to 1 hour after a dose, give a half-dose.
• If vomiting continues, check with your doctor for a different medication to use in place of mefloquine.
• When using to prevent malaria, the first dose of this medication should be taken one week before travel, or as directed by your doctor.
• Take this medication as prescribed for full course of treatment.
• It is important you not miss any doses and that you take the drug on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Remember to take it on the same day each week.
• Upon returning from the malaria area, you should keep taking this medication for 4 more weeks.
• If you are unable to finish this course of mefloquine, contact your doctor.
• If this medication is being used for prevention of malaria, it is important to understand that it is still possible to contract the disease.
• Notify your doctor immediately if you develop a fever.
• Malaria is best treated if therapy is started early.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to treat and prevent malaria.

Possible Side Effects

• This medication may cause stomach upset, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, hair loss, ringing in the ears, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, insomnia, strange dreams, or lightheadedness.
• These effects should subside as your body adjusts to the medication.
• If these symptoms persist or become severe, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur.

Drug Interactions

• This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur.

Mefloquine Hcl Oral Miscellaneous Notes

• Important to wear protective clothing, insect repellent, and use bednets when trying to prevent malaria.
• Periodic eye examinations and laboratory tests (for example, liver function tests) should be performed to monitor your progress or check for side effects.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Mefloquine Hcl Oral Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.
• Brief storage between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted.
• Do not store in bathroom.
• Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Read Before Using Mefloquine Hcl Oral (precautions)

• This medication should not be used if you have the following medical conditions.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include vomiting and diarrhea.