What is the drug of choice for malaria in Tanzania?
What is the drug of choice for malaria in Tanzania? Artemether–lumefantrine (AL) is the recommended first-line artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) for the treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria in most of the malaria-endemic countries, including Tanzania.
Do I need malaria tablets for Tanzania?
Malaria is a risk in Tanzania. Fill your malaria prescription before you leave and take enough with you for the entire length of your trip. Follow your doctor's instructions for taking the pills; some need to be started before you leave.
Should I take malaria tablets for Zanzibar?
What is the risk of malaria in Tanzania? It is the opinion of Travelpharm that customers to Tanzania and Zanzibar are at high risk of contracting malaria and therefore they should observe strict bite avoidance measures and take anti-malaria medicines in all areas of the country.
Who is most at risk for malaria in Tanzania?
Infants, children under 5 years, pregnant women, travellers and people with HIV or AIDS are at higher risk of severe infection. Malaria can be prevented by avoiding mosquito bites and with medicines.
Is Malarone OK for Tanzania?
With Tanzania in the highest risk category, there are three medicines that will probably be recommended. The first is Lariam (the brand name for mefloquine). The second option is Doxycycline. But the third and most popular option is Malarone, which is supposedly free of side effects but very expensive.