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Mirquin Syrup plus Proguanil
provides some protection against chloroquine -
resistant strains of malaria, but there is
inadequate information on its efficacy against
South African strains1.
Chloroquine resistance is however widespread in
Africa. It is currently the only alternative
product registered when there are contradictions
to the use of mefloquine and doxycycline e.g.
early pregnancy, breastfeeding and intolerance.
Chloroquine plus Proguanil can be given to
children under the age of one year2.
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COMPOSITION - each 5ml contains
Chloroquine
sulphate 68mg equivalent to 50mg
chloroquine base |
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PRESERVATIVES
Sodium Benzoate 0,1% m/v
Potassium Sorbate 0,2% m/v |
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PROPHYLACTIC DOSAGE
Weekly for 2 weeks prior to and
4-6 weeks after
5kg
10kg
20kg
30kg
40kg
50kg |
- 2,5 ml
- 5 ml
- 10 ml
- 15 ml
- 20 ml
- 25 ml |
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