Question 1

Q. Is Meflotas safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Meflotas is safe if used at the prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Question 2

Q. Is mefloquine an antibiotic/ a quinolone/ does it contain sulphur or sulfa/ contain quinine?

Accepted Answer

No. Mefloquine is an antimalarial drug with activity against malaria causing parasites. It is a quinine antimalarial and does not contain sulphur/ sulfa or quinolone

Question 3

Q. Is mefloquine the same as doxycycline/ chloroquine?

Accepted Answer

No. Mefloquine is not the same as doxycycline or chloroquine. All three drugs have different mechanism of action and indications

Question 4

Q. How does Meflotas work?

Accepted Answer

Meflotas is an antimalarial drug. It works by killing the malaria causing parasite by destroying the parasites at a crucial stage of development (asexual intraerythocytic stage)

Question 5

Q. What does Meflotas treat?

Accepted Answer

Meflotas is used in the prevention and treatment of malaria

Question 6

Q. Does Meflotas cause insomnia?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Insomnia (difficulty falling asleep) is a common side effect of Meflotas treatment

Question 7

Q. Is Meflotas safe for G6PD deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Studies have indicated that Meflotas is safe for use in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency.

Question 8

Q. Is Meflotas safe for babies?

Accepted Answer

It is not recommended for use in babies below 3 months and weighing less than 5 kg

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