(All states other than Jammu and Kashmir,
Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim and the North Eastern States
of Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh)
Travelers to most parts of
India, other than the states listed above are advised the following chemoprophylaxis in
addition to personal protection measures.
Chloroquine + Proguanil Prophylaxis Against Malaria |
Drug |
Dosage
for adults |
Dosage
for children |
Chloroquine
(Start one week before, continue during exposure and for 4 weeks thereafter) |
300 mg of
base once weekly |
5 mg/ kg of
base once weekly |
Proguanil
(Start 1-2 days before, continue during exposure and for 4 weeks thereafter) |
200 mg daily |
< 2
yrs: 50 mg/ day; 2-6 yrs: 100 mg/d
7-9 yrs: 150 mg/day; >9 yrs: 200 mg/d |
See Control
of malaria
See Chemoprophylaxis
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