Malaria Tablet Questions

abfab · Apr 14th, 2007, 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotstepper44

The info i have been given in regards to malaria tablets say i need to take 300mg of Chloroquine weekly and 200mg of proguanil daily.

I believe they arent the cheapest tablets either(£16 for a 14day supply).

I think the price you have been quoted is well off!

The price of these tablets when bought in the UK is more like £1.80 per week.

They are often sold in packs that cover 7 full weeks, so I think that may be the price you have been quoted!

cyberhippie · Apr 14th, 2007, 20:55

Can I humbly suggest we take a measured view on the HPA document, until other health bodies fall into line. I'm not rubbishing the info by any means but there remains some conflict of opinion on the subject of Malaria in India.

HPA comes up with a great guide to the whole shebang but it remains in conflict with other equally important bodies around the world.

Whilst I'd like to endorse this to UK citizens my worries are that as a world forum we might be choosing the "Grand National" winner too soon!!

Great info and thanks for posting it again Nick but for me the jury is still out on a lot of this stuff. Hopefully a convergence of views will bring some clarity to the situation in the coming months.
Until then it's one opinion amongst many!!

Dr. Gajaprishthakara · Apr 14th, 2007, 21:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotstepper44

.....i am presuming if a stay was to be for a few years the same rule applies - u have to take the medication for the whole duration? ie. 5years

What if u were to become a permanent resident over there?

You should seek medical advice from someone who knows what they are talking about - this is particularly important when considering long term use of medications. All of the drugs that are used for treatment of malaria have limits to how long they can safely be used. Some as short as six months. I am not a Medical Doctor, but I can be just as annoying.

mercedes10 · Apr 14th, 2007, 22:06

I took doxycycline for 7 months without any problems - but I think you should definitely seek proper medical advice given the time-scales you suggest. It might be you just want to take the tablets at the highest-risk times, and stick to preventative measures the rest of the time. At the end of the day you have to weight up the risk of contracting malaria against he risk of long-term medication.

I would definitely suggest buying your malaria tablets in India. It's so much cheaper!

SteamBuff · Apr 15th, 2007, 03:20

abfab :- The price you have been quoted is for a 7 week supply (98/14 tablets) I found that the price ranged from £12.95 to £17.59 depending upon the source.

Different countries will always quote different anti-malerials, it depends upon various issues including licensing issues and rights, who makes the drugs, effectiveness, its own views on safety etc.

Some drugs are less effective (or have more adverse reactions) on certain population groups and lifestyles etc.

Nick-H · Apr 15th, 2007, 03:27

Point taken, Cyberhippie.

After all, these are all just different theories in vogue at different times.

The thing (which I hope is true) I learnt from this document is that malaria is curable.

birds · Apr 19th, 2007, 19:45

Perhaps it is worthwhile looking at the following:

In a recent study on mosquito-breeding sites across Goa the focus has been mainly on urban areas and in particular on Panjim where about 70-75 percent of the cases are reported amongst the labourers working at construction sites. According to the researchers malaria has become a perennial phenomenon in Goa but is more prone from June to October. http://oheraldo.in/node/23953, 12th April 2007

About thirteen years ago my partner contracted malaria, probably in Southern Iran. By the time it manifested itself we were in Pakistan and were told to buy a medicine in India to completely cure it. I am not sure but I think it was called Primaquine and, touch wood, so far no relapses.

For what it is worth, we are coping with a mosquito net and locally bought repellent. For the past twelve year we have been fine. We do make sure there are no containers (flower pots, water coolers, etc.) where water can collect and become mosquito breeding places.

It makes sense to buy the largest mosquito net you can find so you can hang it really high up, that way it will not feel claustrophobic, it is easier to keep cool with a fan and easier to keep closed to keep the nasty buggers out.

I found that in Europe I can get a much better quality than in India or Asia. Once every eight years we buy a new one at: http://www.klamboe-unlimited.com/indexN.html, their rectangular kingsize cost Euro 55. Worth every penny. They do mail order as well.

To scare you all a little,

a few years ago my mother-in-law lost the feeling in her arms and legs, according to the doctors this is due to long term use of anti-malaria tablets.

Apr 15th, 2007, 03:27	#21
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 28,426	Point taken, Cyberhippie. After all, these are all just different theories in vogue at different times. The thing (which I hope is true) I learnt from this document is that malaria is curable. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,009	Can I humbly suggest we take a measured view on the HPA document, until other health bodies fall into line. I'm not rubbishing the info by any means but there remains some conflict of opinion on the subject of Malaria in India. HPA comes up with a great guide to the whole shebang but it remains in conflict with other equally important bodies around the world. Whilst I'd like to endorse this to UK citizens my worries are that as a world forum we might be choosing the "Grand National" winner too soon!! Great info and thanks for posting it again Nick but for me the jury is still out on a lot of this stuff. Hopefully a convergence of views will bring some clarity to the situation in the coming months. Until then it's one opinion amongst many!!

Apr 14th, 2007, 22:06	#19
mercedes10 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 556	I took doxycycline for 7 months without any problems - but I think you should definitely seek proper medical advice given the time-scales you suggest. It might be you just want to take the tablets at the highest-risk times, and stick to preventative measures the rest of the time. At the end of the day you have to weight up the risk of contracting malaria against he risk of long-term medication. I would definitely suggest buying your malaria tablets in India. It's so much cheaper!

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SteamBuff Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Essex, Endland Posts: 370	abfab :- The price you have been quoted is for a 7 week supply (98/14 tablets) I found that the price ranged from £12.95 to £17.59 depending upon the source. Different countries will always quote different anti-malerials, it depends upon various issues including licensing issues and rights, who makes the drugs, effectiveness, its own views on safety etc. Some drugs are less effective (or have more adverse reactions) on certain population groups and lifestyles etc.

Apr 19th, 2007, 19:45	#22
birds Adopt a stray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Goa Posts: 697	Perhaps it is worthwhile looking at the following: In a recent study on mosquito-breeding sites across Goa the focus has been mainly on urban areas and in particular on Panjim where about 70-75 percent of the cases are reported amongst the labourers working at construction sites. According to the researchers malaria has become a perennial phenomenon in Goa but is more prone from June to October. http://oheraldo.in/node/23953, 12th April 2007 About thirteen years ago my partner contracted malaria, probably in Southern Iran. By the time it manifested itself we were in Pakistan and were told to buy a medicine in India to completely cure it. I am not sure but I think it was called Primaquine and, touch wood, so far no relapses. For what it is worth, we are coping with a mosquito net and locally bought repellent. For the past twelve year we have been fine. We do make sure there are no containers (flower pots, water coolers, etc.) where water can collect and become mosquito breeding places. It makes sense to buy the largest mosquito net you can find so you can hang it really high up, that way it will not feel claustrophobic, it is easier to keep cool with a fan and easier to keep closed to keep the nasty buggers out. I found that in Europe I can get a much better quality than in India or Asia. Once every eight years we buy a new one at: http://www.klamboe-unlimited.com/indexN.html, their rectangular kingsize cost Euro 55. Worth every penny. They do mail order as well. To scare you all a little, a few years ago my mother-in-law lost the feeling in her arms and legs, according to the doctors this is due to long term use of anti-malaria tablets.

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