Tablet

Roche Pharmaceuticals

Lariam (mefloquine) is used to treat and prevent malaria infection.

Do not take Lariam (mefloquine) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Lariam (mefloquine) or to similar medications.

Before using Lariam (mefloquine), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, plan on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking or planning to take any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition if you have high blood pressure if you have depression or history of mental problems including anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, or psychosis (losing touch with reality), eye disease, heart disease, liver disease,seizures (epilepsy or convulsions), an unusual or allergic reaction to mefloquine, hydroxymefloquine, quinidine, quinine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

Lariam (mefloquine) may cause drowsiness, do not drive or operate any machinery while taking Lariam (mefloquine).

Other: Hallucinations, disoriented behaviour

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Lariam (mefloquine) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do not stop taking Lariam (mefloquine) without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Lariam (mefloquine). Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist. While in areas where malaria is common, certain steps can be taken to prevent being bit by mosquitos. They include: 1) Stay in air-conditioned or well-screened rooms to reduce human-mosquito contact. 2) Sleep under mosquito netting, preferably one with pyrethrum-containing insecticide. 3) Wear long-sleeved shirts or blouses and long trousers to protect arms and legs. 4) Apply mosquito repellents containing DEET to uncovered areas of skin. 5) Use a pyrethrum-containing flying insect spray to kill mosquitos.

Store Lariam (mefloquine) at room temperature in a cool dry place, protect from heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets.