possible to buy malaria tablets in india?

suiko · Nov 6th, 2008, 21:12

Thanks. But the reason I asked is because I'm considering the daily/weekly combo. I know you can get chloroquine everywhere, but it isn't any use without the daily pill (paludrine - or maybe it has another name?), is it?

No worries on Lariam for me cos I've done it before.

Nick-H · Nov 6th, 2008, 21:33

Chloroquine, once a week, is just fine if there doesn't happen to be any chloroquine-resistant malaria where you are.

Do not take chloroquine alone unless you are advised by a LOCAL doc that it is OK for that area.

And I mean local --- like living in the same part of town.

It is really not a good idea for the traveller.

suiko · Nov 7th, 2008, 04:37

Yeah, sure. The standard thing in India for years has been paludrine with chloroquine, no? I'm on Lariam anyway, but my gf doesn't like the idea and doxy is a no-no if you like to sunbathe a bit.

Nick-H · Nov 7th, 2008, 06:36

paludrine with chloroquine --- still recommended by British Health Service. In fact they now recommend nothing for much of India.

See this page to download their wonderful guide to malaria. Do check the updates on their site, as one or two areas, including parts of Goa have been upgraded to higher risk since the booklet was published.

suiko · Nov 7th, 2008, 16:29

Thanks - very useful indeed! So... is proguanil (paludrine) available in India?

theyyamdancer · Nov 7th, 2008, 16:35

Suiko, see Edward's post on the previous page of this thread.

suiko · Nov 7th, 2008, 16:40

OK, so seems like we should buy this here and then pick up chloroquine in Mumbai (I have some tablets left over for week before)?

edwardseco · Nov 7th, 2008, 22:25

Just follow individual reactions as even Malarone can cause some people problems. I suspect Chloroquine will get you by and with no previous problems... Paludrine is just, if fading gray cells persist, a combination of Chloroquine and something else. A stalwart here can look it up as I am doing a 3 day intense statewide meeting. Pray for us in the midst of severe budget cuts..

suiko · Nov 7th, 2008, 22:43

Thank you. Budget cuts seem to be a worldwide thing right now.

rootsrockreggae · Nov 11th, 2008, 03:28

Just took my larium.

1st day was pretty horrible, felt really spaced out.

Had some pretty messed up dreams, but other than that they are fine!

rootsrockreggae · Nov 14th, 2008, 18:27

Does anyone know whether it is possible to buy larium in Delhi? and does anyone know of a good and reputable place to get it?

suiko · Nov 14th, 2008, 18:35

From what I've read on here, I think you can get it almost anywhere, no?

edwardseco · Nov 15th, 2008, 02:46

Its not as common as Doxy but is said to be available under the generic name Mefloquin. Good luck on using that..

edwardseco · Nov 15th, 2008, 02:51

Ah, I am corrected. While Paludrine (proguanil) is often paired with Chloroquine it is separate. Note an interesting comment below..

"Chloroquine and Proguanil are no longer considered effective for most areas of sub-Saharan Africa, South-east Asia and tropical forest areas of South America. Seek advice from InterHealth BEFORE ordering."

suiko · Nov 15th, 2008, 05:18

Paludrine/chloroquine combo is still the normal recommendation for Indian travel in UK (except Assam). What I'd like to know is how easy it is to find paludrine in India (obviously you can find chloroquine anywhere).

Nov 6th, 2008, 21:33	#47
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 28,426	Chloroquine, once a week, is just fine if there doesn't happen to be any chloroquine-resistant malaria where you are. Do not take chloroquine alone unless you are advised by a LOCAL doc that it is OK for that area. And I mean local --- like living in the same part of town. It is really not a good idea for the traveller. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Nov 14th, 2008, 18:27	#56
rootsrockreggae Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Posts: 24	larium Does anyone know whether it is possible to buy larium in Delhi? and does anyone know of a good and reputable place to get it?

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Nov 6th, 2008, 21:12	#46
suiko Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 316	Thanks. But the reason I asked is because I'm considering the daily/weekly combo. I know you can get chloroquine everywhere, but it isn't any use without the daily pill (paludrine - or maybe it has another name?), is it? No worries on Lariam for me cos I've done it before.

Nov 7th, 2008, 04:37	#48
suiko Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 316	Yeah, sure. The standard thing in India for years has been paludrine with chloroquine, no? I'm on Lariam anyway, but my gf doesn't like the idea and doxy is a no-no if you like to sunbathe a bit.

Nov 7th, 2008, 06:36	#49
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 28,426	paludrine with chloroquine --- still recommended by British Health Service. In fact they now recommend nothing for much of India. See this page to download their wonderful guide to malaria. Do check the updates on their site, as one or two areas, including parts of Goa have been upgraded to higher risk since the booklet was published.

Nov 7th, 2008, 16:29	#50
suiko Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 316	Thanks - very useful indeed! So... is proguanil (paludrine) available in India?

Nov 7th, 2008, 16:35	#51
theyyamdancer Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Crete Posts: 2,195	Suiko, see Edward's post on the previous page of this thread.

Nov 7th, 2008, 16:40	#52
suiko Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 316	OK, so seems like we should buy this here and then pick up chloroquine in Mumbai (I have some tablets left over for week before)?

Nov 7th, 2008, 22:25	#53
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 4,436	Just follow individual reactions as even Malarone can cause some people problems. I suspect Chloroquine will get you by and with no previous problems... Paludrine is just, if fading gray cells persist, a combination of Chloroquine and something else. A stalwart here can look it up as I am doing a 3 day intense statewide meeting. Pray for us in the midst of severe budget cuts..

Nov 7th, 2008, 22:43	#54
suiko Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 316	Thank you. Budget cuts seem to be a worldwide thing right now.

Nov 11th, 2008, 03:28	#55
rootsrockreggae Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Posts: 24	Just took my larium. 1st day was pretty horrible, felt really spaced out. Had some pretty messed up dreams, but other than that they are fine!

Nov 14th, 2008, 18:35	#57
suiko Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 316	From what I've read on here, I think you can get it almost anywhere, no?

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Nov 15th, 2008, 02:46	#58
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 4,436	Its not as common as Doxy but is said to be available under the generic name Mefloquin. Good luck on using that..

Nov 15th, 2008, 02:51	#59
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 4,436	Ah, I am corrected. While Paludrine (proguanil) is often paired with Chloroquine it is separate. Note an interesting comment below.. "Chloroquine and Proguanil are no longer considered effective for most areas of sub-Saharan Africa, South-east Asia and tropical forest areas of South America. Seek advice from InterHealth BEFORE ordering."

Nov 15th, 2008, 05:18	#60
suiko Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 316	Paludrine/chloroquine combo is still the normal recommendation for Indian travel in UK (except Assam). What I'd like to know is how easy it is to find paludrine in India (obviously you can find chloroquine anywhere).