Lariam
Mefloquine tablets for malaria. It kills the parasite once it has entered red blood cells.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250mg | 10 tablets | $107.00 | $10.70 |
| 250mg | 20 tablets | $206.00 | $10.30 |
| 250mg | 30 tablets | $288.00 | $9.60 |
| 250mg | 60 tablets | $562.00 | $9.37 |
| 250mg | 90 tablets | $827.00 | $9.19 |
| 250mg | 120 tablets | $1072.00 | $8.93 |
| 250mg | 180 tablets | $1561.00 | $8.67 |
| 250mg | 270 tablets | $2268.00 | $8.40 |
| 250mg | 360 tablets | $2865.00 | $7.96 |
- Category
- Antiparasitics
- Active ingredient
- Mefloquine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg
Lariam is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Lariam on your behalf.
Lariam details
- Condition
- Malaria
- Alternative names
- mefloquine
- Therapeutic class
- Quinoline Derivative
- Pharmacological class
- Antimalarial
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; headache
- Moderate side effects
- vivid dreams; insomnia; dizziness
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Roche
- Onset time
- 12–24 hours
- Duration
- 1–2 weeks
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ketoconazole; Halofantrine; Live Typhoid Vaccine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Contraindications
active depression or major psychiatric disorders; history of convulsions; hypersensitivity to mefloquine
Serious side effects
severe depression and suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; neurological convulsions, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Mefloquine tablets for malaria. It kills the parasite once it has entered red blood cells.
Mechanism of action
Destroys intra-erythrocytic stages of plasmodium, preventing haemoglobin digestion by the parasite in the bloodstream.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low amounts.
What you will receive
Lariam names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Mefloquine at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.