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atovaquone \/ proguanil hydrochloride<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Glenmark belongs to a group of medicines called antimalarial drugs. They contain two active ingredients, atovaquone, and proguanil hydrochloride.
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Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Glenmark has two uses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Malaria is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito that transmits the malaria parasite (Plasmodium falciparum)<\/em> to the bloodstream. Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Glenmark prevents malaria by killing this parasite. In people who are already infected with malaria, Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Glenmark also kills these parasites. Protect yourself from getting malaria<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n People of all ages can get malaria. It is a serious disease, but it can be prevented. In addition to taking Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Glenmark, it is very important that you also avoid getting stung by mosquitoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you need further advice,<\/strong> talk to your doctor or pharmacist. It is still possible to get malaria even though the necessary precautions have been taken. <\/strong>With some types of malaria infections, it takes a long time for symptoms to appear, so the disease may not be noticed until several days, weeks, or months after you have returned from abroad. See a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such<\/strong> as high fever, headache, chills, and fatigue after returning home. Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Hydrochloride contained in Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Glenmark may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information. Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions. In the prevention of malaria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the treatment of malaria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some medicines may affect the way Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Glenmark works, and Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Glenmark may increase or decrease the effect of other medicines taken at the same time. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor if you are taking any of these medicines. Your doctor may decide that Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Glenmark is not suitable for you, or that you need extra checks while you are taking it. Remember to tell your doctor if you start taking any other medicine while you are taking Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Glenmark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take atovaquone\/proguanil Glenmark with food or milk,<\/strong> when possible. It increases the amount of Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Glenmark that the body can absorb and makes the treatment more effective. The tablets should preferably not be crushed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, do not take Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Glenmark unless your doctor tells you to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Glenmark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not breast-feed while taking Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Glenmark, as the ingredients in Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Glenmark may pass into breast milk and may harm your baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not drive if you feel dizzy. Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Glenmark causes some people to experience dizziness. If this happens to you, do not drive, use machines, or participate in activities where you may expose yourself or others to risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention. One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or side effects. Descriptions of these effects and side effects can be found in other sections. Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure. Take Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Glenmark with food or milk whenever possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is best to take Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Glenmark at the same time each day. To prevent malaria<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The usual dose for adults and adolescents weighing more than 40 kg is 1 tablet once a day, as shown below. For children, talk to your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Glenmark is not recommended for the prevention of malaria in children or in adults or adolescents weighing less than 40 kg. There may be another type of Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Glenmark tablets for children available in your country. To prevent malaria in adults:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To treat malaria:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The usual dose for adults is 4 tablets once a day for 3 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For children weighing 11 kg or more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Glenmark is not recommended for the treatment of malaria children weighing less than 11 kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For children weighing less than 11 kg, talk to your doctor. There may be another type of Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Glenmark tablets available in your country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consult a doctor or pharmacist. If possible, show them the package with Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Glenmark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is very important that you take the full course of Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Glenmark. If you forget to take a dose, you do not need to worry. Just take your next dose as soon as you remember. Then continue with the treatment as before. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Do not discontinue your treatment with Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Glenmark without the advice<\/strong> Continue taking Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Glenmark for 7 days after returning to the malaria-free area. <\/strong>For maximum protection, a prescription must be completed. If treatment is stopped earlier, you risk getting malaria because it must be 7 days since the mosquito bite to make sure that all the parasites in the blood have died.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need any advice. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Be aware of the following serious reactions. They have occurred in a small number of people, but their exact occurrence is unknown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Severe allergic reactions – signs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact a doctor immediately if you get any of these symptoms. Stop taking Atovakvon \/ Proguanil Glenmark. Severe skin reactions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you notice any of these <\/strong>symptoms, contact your doctor <\/strong>immediately.<\/strong> Most of the other reported side effects have been mild and have not lasted that long. Very common: affects more than 1 user in 10<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Common: affects 1 to 10 people in 100<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Common side effects that can show up in blood tests are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Uncommon:<\/em> affects 1 to 10 people in 1,000<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n These can affect up to 1 in 100 people:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Uncommon side effects that may show up in blood tests:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rare side effects are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n May affect up to 1 in 1,000 people:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Other side effects:<\/strong> Other side effects have occurred in a few individuals, but the exact occurrence is unknown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other side effects that may show up in blood tests:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency, www.lakemedelsverket.se. By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/strong> Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton or carton after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month. No special storage instructions. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment. Core<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Poloxamer 188, microcrystalline cellulose, low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, povidone K30, sodium starch glycolate type A, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dragging<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), red iron oxide (E172), macrogol 400, macrogol 8000<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Glenmark tablet is pinkish-brown to brown, round, film-coated with biconvex beveled edges and “404” embossed on one side and “G” embossed on the other side. Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Glenmark is supplied in blister packs of PVC \/ PVDC (transparent) and hard-cured PVC \/ PVDC aluminum foil containing 12 tablets Pack size: 12, 24, 36, 60 Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Glenmark Arzneimittel GmbH<\/p>\n\n\n\n Industriestr. 31<\/p>\n\n\n\n 82194 Gr\u00f6benzell<\/p>\n\n\n\n Germany Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Building 2, Croxley Green Business Park Croxley Green, Hertfordshire, WD 18 8YA<\/p>\n\n\n\n UK Glenmark Pharmaceuticals sro<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hv\u011bzdova 1716 \/ 2b, 140 78 Prague 4,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Czech Republic<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Atovaquone \/ Proguanil Glenmark belongs to a group of medicines called antimalarial drugs. 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