Malaria Meds

redleader · Oct 12th, 2005, 10:08

getting bit through your clothes? I've read that many times on here. That sounds really viscious. Would it help to wear slightly looser clothing?

Also, DEET is no help huh? Those are some strong mosquitos!

Sama · Oct 12th, 2005, 10:57

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Originally Posted by redleader

Would it help to wear slightly looser clothing?

I was bit on my thigh through the pants of my salwar kameez -- you can't get any looser than that.

vistet · Oct 12th, 2005, 12:11

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Originally Posted by redleader

.... doxycycline. My travel doc told me that the only side effect is that it makes you more prone to sunburn.

Beware of the effects of doxy & tetracycline on high altitude (u need to continue antimalarials after arrriving high) , the photoxic reaction is a lot more than a simple sunburn.

This is is no way an argument for not taking antimalarials.

kiwi-kid · Sep 7th, 2006, 10:41

What about Malarone? Anyone had experience with this one? I hear it's pretty pricey to buy in Aus - do you know if I can pick it up in India, like you can with Doxi? Ta

Jonboy76 · Sep 12th, 2006, 23:11

Has anyone heard anything postive or negative about Malarone?

PortieOwner · Sep 20th, 2006, 20:50

I'm originally from Minnesota and spent much of my youth in the lakes, swamps, and forests of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Mosquitos are thick there in the summer but they never bothered me much (I rarely used repellant, and only used mosquito netting in June and the first half of July). In India on the other hand, every mosquito withing a km seems to find me. If there is one mosquito in the house, it will bite me. Very strange. Do Indian mosquitos enjoy "exotic foreign blood"?

ixel · Oct 4th, 2006, 05:18

Wondering...
How do I use the anti-malarian pills? Before the trip? During the trip? or Just if any mosquito bites me???

Thanx!
Ixel

steveandsarah · Oct 4th, 2006, 05:29

My wife and I are both nurses and we would only take doxycycline. Unless you like weird dreams Also use deet and a net. Already stocked up for our trip on Saturday!

goangoangone · Oct 4th, 2006, 09:50

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Originally Posted by ixel

Wondering...
How do I use the anti-malarian pills? Before the trip? During the trip? or Just if any mosquito bites me???

Thanx!
Ixel

Anti-malaria is a prophylaxis. It doesn't stop you getting it but lessens the effects and makes treatment easier. Which ones will you be taking? You will probably take before, during and after.

Nick-H · Oct 4th, 2006, 10:56

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Originally Posted by ixel

Wondering...
How do I use the anti-malarian pills? Before the trip? During the trip? or Just if any mosquito bites me???

Thanx!
Ixel

Please get some information and advice from a doctor or health-care professional. Regimes for different drugs vary.

You can get a lot of information from the net, but there is no substitute for professional advice. Malaria is a serious disease.

steveandsarah · Oct 4th, 2006, 15:53

Hi Ixel,
The best thing to do if you have time is go to your doctor and he will prescribe tablets for you. Alternatively doxycycline (a type of antibiotic) or proguinal/chloroquine and also malarone are the three main types of malaria prophylaxis. You will probably be able to buy any of these without a script in India but I can not be certain or maybe at home in your own pharmacy this is not available in the UK without a doctor's perscription.
I would recommend you take some type of protection malaria can be contacted from even one bite and can be fatal!!.It is recommended that you start taking tablets one a day if possible 3/4 days before entering malaria areas and each day of staying in infected area and for 4 weeks after leaving infected area.
If you do not manage to get medication remember to cover up with long light colour clothes at dusk and dawn,always use an insect repellent with DEET included and if you feel unwell at any point of your trip seek medical attention. Malaria can be treated if caught early.
Hope this helps and dont let it scare you too much!! just be sensible and enjoy your trip.
Sarah and Steve

maltabella · Oct 4th, 2006, 16:07

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Originally Posted by Jonboy76

Has anyone heard anything postive or negative about Malarone?

Tried Malarone when i was in Cambodia, no problem at all (but the high price!!!)

vistet · Oct 4th, 2006, 16:14

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Originally Posted by steveandsarah

..remember to cover up with long light colour clothes at dusk and dawn,always use an insect repellent with DEET included ..

Don´t do this just for malaria protection , there is dengue to be considered as well, esp. if flying in to Delhi just now.

Nick-H · Oct 4th, 2006, 16:53

ixel; I've noticed that you have been asking some very basic questions, and obviously have a trip booked.

Don't worry about the questions, you're welcome --- but I do recommend you to see one of the major guide books and carefuly read the first few 'general' chapters on health, including malaria and vaccinations, precautions, climate, etc etc. You should do this well in advance of your trip.

What precautions a person takes is their personal decision, but this is no country to come to without knowledge of the risks involved.

ixel · Oct 5th, 2006, 00:00

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

ixel; I've noticed that you have been asking some very basic questions, and obviously have a trip booked.

Don't worry about the questions, you're welcome --- but I do recommend you to see one of the major guide books and carefuly read the first few 'general' chapters on health, including malaria and vaccinations, precautions, climate, etc etc. You should do this well in advance of your trip.

What precautions a person takes is their personal decision, but this is no country to come to without knowledge of the risks involved.

THANX for everyone's help and concern ... !

(I come from another chaotic place and as strangely as
it seems, we always make it and have fun in the process... hehehehe -loving laughs-.

Actually, I'm almost with one foot in India and still in
the investigation process, but for what I see I've all I
need for quickly jump into the experience safely... a friend
I'm traveling with will have today some pills for the malaria thing.

Much Love and Joy !!!
Ixel ;-D)

Oct 12th, 2005, 10:08	#16
redleader Crown Prince of San Leandro Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Leandro, CA, USA Posts: 63	getting bit through your clothes? I've read that many times on here. That sounds really viscious. Would it help to wear slightly looser clothing? Also, DEET is no help huh? Those are some strong mosquitos! __________________ have a happy day!

Oct 4th, 2006, 15:53	#26
steveandsarah Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sunny Belfast Posts: 9	Malaria Hi Ixel, The best thing to do if you have time is go to your doctor and he will prescribe tablets for you. Alternatively doxycycline (a type of antibiotic) or proguinal/chloroquine and also malarone are the three main types of malaria prophylaxis. You will probably be able to buy any of these without a script in India but I can not be certain or maybe at home in your own pharmacy this is not available in the UK without a doctor's perscription. I would recommend you take some type of protection malaria can be contacted from even one bite and can be fatal!!.It is recommended that you start taking tablets one a day if possible 3/4 days before entering malaria areas and each day of staying in infected area and for 4 weeks after leaving infected area. If you do not manage to get medication remember to cover up with long light colour clothes at dusk and dawn,always use an insect repellent with DEET included and if you feel unwell at any point of your trip seek medical attention. Malaria can be treated if caught early. Hope this helps and dont let it scare you too much!! just be sensible and enjoy your trip. Sarah and Steve

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	ixel; I've noticed that you have been asking some very basic questions, and obviously have a trip booked. Don't worry about the questions, you're welcome --- but I do recommend you to see one of the major guide books and carefuly read the first few 'general' chapters on health, including malaria and vaccinations, precautions, climate, etc etc. You should do this well in advance of your trip. What precautions a person takes is their personal decision, but this is no country to come to without knowledge of the risks involved.

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