PALUDRINE TABS 98S

Paludrine contains the active ingredient Proguanil Hydrochloride which is an anti-malarial. Malaria is caused by various types of parasites known as plasmodium which are carried by mosquitoes and are injected into the bloodstream if an infected mosquito bites us.

The parasite then invades our red blood cells and reproduces. A malaria attack occurs when the infected blood cells burst which releases a mass of parasites into the bloodstream.

Proguanil Hydrochloride works by stopping the parasite from reproducing inside our blood cells. By blocking its production, proguanil prevents any malarial parasites that have entered the red blood cells from reproducing and causing malaria attacks.

How to take Paludrine:

You must take this medication exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has instructed you. When you are taking this medicine to prevent malaria, you should also reduce the chances of being bitten by mosquitoes:

• Wear light-coloured, long-sleeved clothing and long trousers when you are outside after sunset
• Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body that are not covered by clothing
• Sleep in a properly screened room or under a mosquito net
• Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms despite screening