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Lariam 250 mg (Mefloquine Hydrochloride)
274.09mg
Tablet · Prescription medication
D.K.S.H. Korea Co., Ltd.
Mefloquine hydrochloride is an antimalarial agent used for the prevention and treatment of malaria.
MFDS ingredient code M111219
Mefloquine hydrochloride is a drug of the antimalarial class that kills or suppresses the proliferation of malaria parasites. It is primarily used for prevention or treatment in areas with a high risk of malaria infection.
Mefloquine hydrochloride interferes with the process of malaria parasites growing and reproducing within red blood cells. This suppresses the proliferation of the parasites, thereby preventing or treating the infection.
Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.
Unlike other antimalarial treatments, mefloquine hydrochloride remains in the body for an extended period, providing a long-lasting preventive effect. However, caution is needed as neuropsychiatric side effects may occur in some patients.
Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.
Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.
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Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.