Maloff Protect is a highly effective and well-tolerated antimalarial medication designed for adults aged 18 or over. Containing the active ingredients Atovaquone 250mg and Proguanil hydrochloride 100mg, these tablets help prevent malaria by killing the Plasmodium falciparum parasite. Ideal for travellers visiting malaria risk zones, Maloff Protect should be taken 1 to 2 days before travel, during the stay, and for 7 days after returning.

For longer holidays see the pack of 36 tablets.

Key Features

• Active ingredients: Atovaquone 250mg and Proguanil hydrochloride 100mg.
• Suitable for adults aged 18 or over.
• Protects against Plasmodium falciparum malaria.

Can children take Maloff Protect tablets? Maloff Protect is not suitable for use in children and adolescents aged under 18 years unless prescribed by a doctor.

How effective is Maloff Protect against malaria? Maloff Protect is a highly effective agent for malaria prophylaxis, well tolerated compared with other antimalarial medications.

Can I take Maloff Protect with other medications? Always inform your doctor or pharmacist about any other medications you are taking before starting Maloff Protect. Some medications may interact with Maloff Protect, affecting its efficacy.

Do I need a prescription to buy Maloff Protect? No, you do not need a prescription to buy Maloff Protect. It is available over-the-counter for adults aged 18 or over.

Active Ingredient: Atovaquone 250mg and Proguanil hydrochloride 100mg.

Other Ingredients: Poloxamer 188, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Low-substituted Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Povidone K30, Sodium Starch Glycolate Type A, Silica colloidal anhydrous, Magnesium Stearate, Hypromellose, Titanium Dioxide E171, Iron Oxide Red E172, Macrogol 400, Macrogol 8000.

Adults over 18 years:

Start the course of Maloff Protect 1 or 2 days before you travel, so that the drugs are in your system, ready to fight off any malaria parasites.

Keep taking the pills at the same time every day to ensure the protection is effective until the course is finished (7 days after you return to a malaria-free area). Take Maloff Protect with food or a milky drink, where possible.

If you vomit within one hour of taking your Maloff Protect tablet, take another dose straight away. If you don't start vomiting until more than one hour after taking Maloff Protect, do not take another Maloff Protect tablet until your next dose is due, as it is likely that Maloff Protect will already be in your system.

Always check the enclosed information leaflet.

If any of the below affect you, or you are unsure about anything, consult your pharmacy:

• You are under 18 years of age (if you are under 18, you are not allowed to buy Maloff Protect from the pharmacy, but you can get a prescription for malaria protection from your doctor).
• You weigh less than 40kg/6 st 4 lbs.
• You are breastfeeding.
• You are pregnant, think you might be pregnant or are trying to become pregnant.
• You suffer from depression.
• You have been diagnosed with kidney disease.
• You have been diagnosed with liver disease.
• You have been diagnosed with tuberculosis.
• You have ever had epilepsy, convulsions or fits.
• You are allergic to any of the ingredients in Maloff Protect or have previously had any side effects with this medication (check the patient information leaflet for a full list or ask your pharmacist).

If you are currently taking any of the following medicines:

• Metoclopramide (for nausea and vomiting).
• The antibiotics tetracycline, rifampicin or rifabutin.
• Indinavir (for HIV).
• Warfarin, any other coumarin-based anticoagulant, or new oral anticoagulants (NOACs) such as dabigatran etexilate, rivaroxaban, and apixaban.
• Indinavir, efavirenz, zidovudine or a boosted protease inhibitor (for HIV).
• Etoposide (for cancer).

Stop taking Maloff Protect and contact a doctor immediately if you notice any of the following symptoms.

Severe allergic reactions/signs include:

• Rash and itching.
• Sudden wheezing, tightness of the chest or throat, or difficulty breathing.
• Swollen eyelids, face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body.

Very common side effect (may affect more than 1 in 10 people) include:

• Headache.
• Feeling sick and being sick (nausea and vomiting).
• Stomach pain.
• Diarrhoea.

Other side effects may include:

• Dizziness.
• Sleeping problems (insomnia).
• Strange dreams.
• Depression.
• Loss of appetite.
• Fever.
• Rash.
• Cough.
• Allergic reactions.
• Itching (pruritus).