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Thursday, May 15, 2008 --- 54 days ago http://www.indiamike.com/india/health-and-well-being-in-india-f2/anti-malarials-
| Hi there,
Given the number of times people ask the same questions about malaria, I thought I’d compile the information. Perhaps it can be made into a sticky? Any corrections welcome!
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First of all, this is not ADVICE about which anti-malarials to take in India. You should seek medical advice, and take into consideration which parts of India you are going to and the season.
Meanwhile, here is a summary of some of the main things that might be useful to know.
Bed nets – widely available in ‘bedding stores’, cheap but they are the most basic ones and may not pack up small. If you want a ‘stand-alone’, bring it with you
Insect repellent – Odomos, widely available in chemists. 12% Deet. If you want anything stronger bring it from home.
Paludrine/ Proguanil . Taken daily, in combination with chloroquine. May be available in India, but not easily.
Chloroquine. Taken weekly, usually in combination with paludrine. Available in India.
Doxycycline. An antibiotic taken daily. Widely and cheaply available in India. Possible side-effects include sensitivity to the sun and yeast infections. Cannot be taken by children under 12.
Larium / Mefloquine. Weekly. May be available in India, but not easily. Possible psychological side-effects.
Malarone. Taken daily. Not available in India. Expensive.
There is lots of information available online. For example
WHO: http://www.who.int/ith/chapter_7_2008.pdf
Map of India:
http://www.fitfortravel. ... |
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