The other physical barrier to prevent malaria transmission, are of course mosquito nets. Avoiding a mosquito bite is easier said than done, however! This is where anti-malaria tablets come in. Malaria tablets help the body fight off the parasite which can cause the disease. Some mosquitoes are carriers of this parasite, and when you are bitten, it can enter your body and lead to malaria. There are 4 types of malaria caused by the plasmodium parasite, and so there are also multiple malaria medications, to cover the different types of the disease.
The Fit for Travel site sets out which treatment you will require depending on the country you are travelling to. For specific dosage information for each tablet, please read the relevant medication pages or information leaflet. They must be taken before entering an at-risk area, and used in combination with other measures to avoid mosquito bites. This is to make sure the risk of contraction is at its lowest. If not taken as directed, their effectiveness is greatly reduced.
If you experience these symptoms during or after a trip to an at-risk area, you should seek immediate medical advice. Even if you have taken antimalarial tablets, there is still a chance you may have contracted the malaria parasite.
Taking a cautious approach, and getting checked, is always the best course of action. Malaria treatment is possible, to help minimise the chances of the disease becoming more severe.
Ideally, you should avoid travelling to an area with a malaria risk when pregnant or trying to become pregnant. Both malaria, and malaria tablets, can cause risks to pregnancy and to your baby.
Speak to your own GP if travel is essential, for further discussion on what your options may be. The NHS also sets out advice for women who are pregnant and may need to travel to a country with malaria risk.
Malaria is a tropical disease, which can be life threatening. It's spread through the bite of infected mosquitos, which transmit a parasite known as Plasmodium. It is thought Malaria is one of leading causes of death worldwide, with over , deaths per year. Malaria tablets, or anti-malaria tablets, are the terms used to describe the medicatoin taken to prevent malaria. Malaria tablets are recommended for anyone entering areas where malaria is prevalent. There are many countries where you may need to take malaria tablets when travelling.
Sometimes you may only need to take the tablets if you travel to a specific area within a country. The most commonly used Malaria tablet is Malarone. Though not suitable for all areas, malarone has a lower rate of side effects as some other malaria tablets, and is taken for only 7 days after travel. Some malaria tablets require for you to take the tablets for 28 days after leaving the malarial zone. Malarone - Take days before entering malarial zone, and continued each day, and for 7 days after leaving.
Doxycyline - Take days before entering malarial zone, continued each day, and for 28 days after leaving. This is usually if there's a risk of you becoming infected with malaria while travelling in a remote area with little or no access to medical care. Your GP may decide to seek advice from a travel health specialist before prescribing standby emergency treatment. Read more about standby emergency treatment for malaria. Pregnant women have an increased risk of developing severe malaria, and both the baby and mother could experience serious complications.
It's very important to take the right antimalarial medicine if you're pregnant and unable to postpone or cancel your trip to an area where there's a malaria risk. Some of the antimalarials used to prevent and treat malaria are unsuitable for pregnant women because they can cause side effects for both mother and baby.
Chloroquine combined with proguanil is suitable during pregnancy, but it is rarely used as it's not very effective against the most common and dangerous type of malaria parasite. Page last reviewed: 22 August Next review due: 22 August Antimalarial medication is used to prevent and treat malaria.
The type of antimalarial tablets you will be prescribed is based on the following information: where you're going any relevant family medical history your medical history, including any allergies to medication any medication you're currently taking any problems you've had with antimalarial medicines in the past your age whether you're pregnant You may need to take a short trial course of antimalarial tablets before travelling.
Types of antimalarial medication The main types of antimalarials used to prevent malaria are described below. Atovaquone plus proguanil Dosage — the adult dose is 1 adult-strength tablet a day. Child dosage is also once a day, but the amount depends on the child's weight. It should be started 1 or 2 days before your trip and taken every day you're in a risk area, and for 7 days after you return.
Recommendations — a lack of clear evidence means this antimalarial shouldn't be taken by pregnant or breastfeeding women. It's also not recommended for people with severe kidney problems. Possible side effects — stomach upset, headaches , skin rash and mouth ulcers. Other factors — it can be more expensive than other antimalarials, so may be more suitable for short trips.
Doxycycline also known as Vibramycin-D Dosage — the dose is mg daily as a tablet or capsule. You should start the tablets 2 days before you travel and take them each day you're in a risk area, and for 4 weeks after you return.
Recommendations — not normally recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, but your GP will advise. Not recommended for children under the age of 12 because of the risk of permanent tooth discolouration , people who are sensitive to tetracycline antibiotics , or people with liver problems.
Malaria is a serious disease, spread by mosquitoes, and is widespread in many tropical and subtropical countries. There is no vaccination, so it is highly recommended that you take malaria tablets if you are visiting an area at risk.
Malaria is a serious tropical disease spread by mosquitoes. When they sting, a parasite they carry is transferred to your blood. If it is not diagnosed and properly treated it can be fatal. Malaria can be treated, but certain types of the disease can recur, affecting you for life. This is why prevention is so important if you are travelling to a malaria risk area. If you are stung, the only way to avoid malaria is if you have been taking anti-malaria tablets.
You must start taking these before reaching the malaria risk area for them to be most effective. The treatment you need depends on where you are travelling. Visit Fit For Travel and search your destination — this will tell you which active ingredients are effective against the malaria in that region.
If you are travelling a long way, you may need more than one type of tablet. Request the pack size you require, based on the length of your trip, and complete your consultation questionnaire. We will use this information to assess whether the requested treatment is safe and suitable for you to take.
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