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Maloff Protect
250mg Atovaquone / 100mg Proguanil hydrochloride
- Helps protect against malaria when travelling to high-risk areas
- Once-daily anti-malarial
- Suitable for adults aged 18+ and over 40kg
Maloff Protect is a once-daily antimalarial tablet for adults travelling to areas where malaria is present and available to buy without a prescription.
Malaria is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito when the parasite (Plasmodium falciparum) enters the bloodstream.
No antimalarial is 100% effective but to help reduce your risk, take Maloff Protect exactly as directed and use it alongside mosquito bite protection.
How much Maloff Protect will I need to order? Pack Size Calculator
How much Maloff Protect should I order?
Maloff Protect will need to be taken once daily to ensure the maximum benefits.
You should purchase enough tablets to cover the following:- One or two days before travelling to an area which has malaria
- AND the total number of days you expect to be in the malaria area
- AND the seven days after returning to a malaria-free area
Pack Size Calculator (per traveller):
The below table is for one traveller.
| Total time in malaria area | Total number of tablets to take | Total number of tablets to order | Recommended pack size combinations to order |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days (1 week) | 16 | 24 | 1 x pack of 24 tablets |
| 14 days (2 weeks) | 23 | 24 | 1 x pack of 24 tablets |
| 21 days (3 weeks) | 30 | 36 | 1 x pack of 36 tablets |
| 28 days (4 weeks) | 37 | 48 | 2 x packs of 24 tablets |
| 42 days (6 weeks) | 51 | 60 | 1 x pack of 36 & 1 pack of 24 tablets |
| 56 days (8 weeks) | 65 | 72 | 2 x packs of 36 tablets |
| 84 days (12 weeks) | 93 | 96 | 2 x packs of 36 & 1 pack of 24 tablets |
The maximum duration of travel for which Maloff Protect can be supplied without prescription is 12 weeks (93 tablets). For longer durations of travel, advice should be sought from a doctor or other qualified prescriber.
You can purchase Maloff Protect for up to 4 travellers. Ensure you have calculated enough tablets for the trip and the number of travellers.
Before we can send your Maloff Protect, you’ll need to answer a short online assessment so our pharmacist can ensure this product is right for you.
£46.00 – £176.00
Quantity
Pack 24: £1.92 per tablet / Pack 36: £1.80 per tablet Tax included. Shipping information
UK next day delivery available, Monday to Friday. Order by 11.00am.Product Details
Malaria is a serious and potentially life-threatening disease, spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Symptoms can develop 7 to 18 days after a bite and may include fever, headache, and nausea.
When infected mosquitoes bite, they pass the malaria parasite into the bloodstream.
Maloff Protect and other antimalarial drugs work by killing the parasite, reducing the risk of developing malaria.
Maloff Protect has to be taken as a complete course to be effective. It should be taken 1 or 2 days before you leave, at the same time once a day while you are away, and for 7 days on your return.
Stopping Maloff Protect early puts you at risk of getting malaria as it takes 7 days to ensure that any parasites in your blood following a bite from an infected mosquito are killed.
Find out more about malaria and how to protect yourself – fitfortravel.nhs.uk
Who can take Maloff Protect
Maloff Protect is suitable for adults aged 18 and over who weigh more than 40 kg.
Do not take Maloff Protect if you:
- Are allergic to atovaquone, proguanil hydrochloride, or any of the ingredients in this medicine
- Are under 18 or weigh less than 40kg
- Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are breastfeeding — unless advised by a doctor
Speak to a pharmacist or doctor before using Maloff Protect if you:
- Have kidney or liver problems
- Have ever experienced fit (seizures) or epilepsy
- Have ever had depression
- Are being treated for tuberculosis (TB)
Speak to a healthcare professional if you are taking:
- Etoposide (a cancer treatment)
- Metoclopramide (for nausea or vomiting)
- Certain antibiotics such as tetracycline, rifampicin, or rifabutin
- HIV treatments including zidovudine, efavirenz, indinavir, or protease inhibitors
- Blood thinners such as warfarin or newer medicines such as apixaban, rivaroxaban, or dabigatran
If you’re unsure, always speak to a pharmacist or doctor before taking Maloff Protect.
How to use
Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.
Please read the leaflet enclosed in the pack carefully before use.
How to take, adults over 18 years only:
- Take one tablet once a day at the same time each day with food or milky drink where possible
- Start taking Maloff Protect 1 to 2 days before travel.
- Continue taking Maloff Protect every day during your stay and for another 7 days after you return.
- For oral use only.
If you are sick (vomit) within 1 hour of taking Maloff Protect, take another dose as soon as possible. Then speak to a pharmacist or doctor for advice.
Do not take more than the recommended dose.
Not suitable for children or adolescents under 18 unless prescribed by a doctor.
Please see the Pack Size Calculator to help select the number of packs of Maloff Protect you will need for your trip.
Bite prevention advice
No antimalarial is 100% effective. To reduce your risk, always use Maloff Protect together with mosquito bite precautions including insect repellent, long-sleeved clothing, and mosquito nets.
You can find up-to-date malaria travel advice at fitfortravel.nhs.uk or read our bite avoidance factsheet before travelling. Download here
How much Maloff Protect will I need
Maloff Protect should be taken once a day with food or a milky drink.
You will need to purchase enough tablets to cover the following:
- 1 or 2 days before travelling to an area which has malaria
- AND the total number of days you expect to be in the malaria area
- AND the 7 days after returning to a malaria-free area
You can purchase Maloff Protect for up to 4 travellers. Ensure you have calculated enough tablets for the trip and the number of travellers.
Pack Size Calculator (per traveller):
The below table is for one traveller.
| Total time in malaria area | Total number of tablets to take | Total number of tablets to order | Recommended pack size combinations to order |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days (1 week) | 16 | 24 | 1 x pack of 24 tablets |
| 14 days (2 weeks) | 23 | 24 | 1 x pack of 24 tablets |
| 21 days (3 weeks) | 30 | 36 | 1 x pack of 36 tablets |
| 28 days (4 weeks) | 37 | 48 | 2 x packs of 24 tablets |
| 42 days (6 weeks) | 51 | 60 | 1 x pack of 36 & 1 pack of 24 tablets |
| 56 days (8 weeks) | 65 | 72 | 2 x packs of 36 tablets |
| 84 days (12 weeks) | 93 | 96 | 2 x packs of 36 & 1 pack of 24 tablets |
Maloff Protect can be supplied without a prescription for travel of up to 12 weeks (maximum 93 tablets).
For longer trips, please speak to your doctor or a qualified other qualified prescriber.
Please read the Patient Information Leaflet for further information. Read now
All adverse drug reactions should be reported. Reporting forms and information can be found at https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk.
Ingredients
Film-coated tablets with a shelf life 3 years. This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.
Each Maloff Protect tablet contains the ingredients:
Active ingredients
250mg Atovaquone, 100mg Proguanil Hydrochloride
Core
Poloxamer 188
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Low-substituted Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
Povidone K30
Sodium Starch Glycolate Type A
Silica colloidal anhydrous
Poloxamer 188
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Low-substituted Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
Povidone K30
Sodium Starch Glycolate Type A
Silica colloidal anhydrous
Magnesium Stearate
Coating
Hypromellose
Titanium Dioxide E171
Iron Oxide Red E172
Macrogol 400
Macrogol 8000
Hypromellose
Titanium Dioxide E171
Iron Oxide Red E172
Macrogol 400
Macrogol 8000
Precautions and important information
This is a medicine. Always take Maloff Protect exactly as advised.
Each film-coated tablet contains:
250mg Atovaquone and 100mg Proguanil hydrochloride
Do not take Maloff Protect if you:
- Are allergic to atovaquone, proguanil hydrochloride, or any of the other ingredients (see leaflet)
- Are under 18 years old
- Weigh less than 40kg
Consult a healthcare professional before using Maloff Protect if you:
- Are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding
- Have kidney or liver problems
- Have epilepsy, a history of seizures, or depression
- Are receiving treatment for tuberculosis (TB)
- Have any underlying medical conditions or are taking other medicines or supplements
Important:
Always read the leaflet before use.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
To find out more, download the Patient Information Leaflet here
Help take malaria off the itinerary
Your ABCD against malaria
Key steps to avoid malaria
AWARENESS
AWARENESS
Be aware of the risk
and symptoms
Anyone can get malaria. Be aware of the symptoms, including high temperature, headache, shivering and tiredness, which usually develop between 7 to 18 days after being bitten. Risk depends on the location of travel, season of travel, length of stay, activities to be undertaken, type of accommodation.*
BITE PREVENTION
BITE
Avoid being bitten
by mosquitoes
Avoiding being bitten by an infected mosquito is an essential part of malaria protection. Simple, practical steps (such as using DEET based insect repellent and sleeping in a room with screened windows and doors) should be used in combination with antimalarial medicine for maximum protection.*
CHEMO PROPHYLAXIS
CHEMO
Use chemo prophylaxis
(antimalarial medicines)
Use chemo prophylaxis (antimalarial medicines)
Chemoprophylaxis is the use of drugs to prevent disease, in this case antimalarial medicine. Antimalarial medicines such as Maloff Protect work by preventing the malaria parasite from infecting your red blood cells. Anti-malarials need to be taken for a number of days before you travel and usually for at least 7 days after leaving a malaria area.*
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSIS
Immediately seek diagnosis and treatment if a fever or other symptoms develop
Seek help if a fever or other symptoms develop
See a doctor immediately if you get any symptom you think might be malaria, particularly within three months of returning from a malaria area but even up to one year after travel*
*Please read the Maloff Protect Patient Information Leaflet for more information, including a full list of malaria symptoms, practical steps to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes and how to take Maloff Protect.