Maloff Protect belongs to a group of medicines called antimalarials. It contains two active ingredients, Atovaquone and Proguanil Hydrochloride. Maloff Protect is used to prevent Malaria in adults aged 18 and over, unless prescribed by a doctor. Malaria is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito, which passes the Malaria parasite (Plasmodium Falciparum) into the bloodstream. Maloff Protect prevents Malaria by killing this parasite. As well as taking Maloff Protect, it is very important that you also take steps to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. The following bite avoidance measures should be used in combination for maximum effectiveness: Use insect repellent on exposed areas of the skin Wear clothing that covers most of the body, especially after sunset as this is the time when mosquitoes are most active Sleep in a room with screened windows and doors or under a mosquito net (it is preferable to sleep under a mosquito net treated with insecticide if possible) Close windows and doors at sunset, if they are not screened Sleep in a room with air-conditioning or a fan, as mosquitoes are less active in cooler temperatures Consider using an insecticide (mats, spray, plug-ins) to clear a room of insects or to stop mosquitoes from entering the room
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How To Use: One tablet daily with food or a milky drink at the same time each day. Commence 1 - 2 days prior to entering malaria-endemic area, continue for the duration of the stay plus seven days after leaving the area. If you are sick (vomit) within one hour of taking your Maloff Protect tablet, take another dose straight away. The maximum duration of travel for which Maloff Protect can be supplied without prescription is 12 weeks (93 tablets). For longer durations of travel, advice should be sought from a doctor or other qualified prescriber. Days in Malaria Area Total Number of Tablets Recommended Pack Size 7 (1 weeks) 16 1 x 24 14 (2 weeks) 23 1 x 24 21 (3 weeks) 30 1 x 36 28 (4 weeks) 37 2 x 24 42 (6 weeks) 51 1 x 36, 1 x 24 56 (8 weeks) 65 2 x 36 84 (12 weeks) 93 2 x 36, 1 x 24
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Precautions: Do not take Maloff Protect if you: are allergic to atovaquone and/or proguanil hydrochloride or any of the ingredients of this medicine have kidney disease have liver disease Do not take Maloff Protect unless it has been prescribed for you by a doctor or other qualified prescriber if you: are breastfeeding, pregnant or think you may be pregnant are under 18 years old or weigh less than 40kg have ever had epilepsy, convulsions or fits suffer from depression have tuberculosis Do not take Maloff Protect if you are already taking any of the following medicines: etoposide, used to treat cancer metoclopramide, used to treat nausea and vomiting the antibiotics tetracycline, rifampicin or rifabutin indinavir, efavirenz, zidovudine or certain medicines called protease inhibitors, used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) warfarin, other coumarin based anticoag