Clinical reference
Antimalarial · Antimalarial · Infectious Diseases, Travel Medicine, Pediatrics
Mefloquine hydrochloride is an antimalarial used for prophylaxis and for treatment of uncomplicated or mild chloroquine-resistant Plasmodium vivax malaria (in combination with other agents). Tablets 250 mg (228 mg base). All doses expressed as mg mefloquine HCl salt. Start prophylaxis 2 wk prior to exposure and continue for 4 wk after leaving endemic area…