INDICES> Malaria drugs (3)

[Steve Toovey <toovey@travelclinic.co.za>]

Malaria drugs (3)
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Why not use mefloquine? The regime for treatment is:
Adults -750mg stat, followed by 500mg 12 hrs later
Children - 15mg/kg stat followed by 10mg/kg 8-12hrs later.
The above regime is recommended by the US Navy.

Regards

Dr Steve Toovey
British Airways Travel Clinics
South Africa


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