Maloff Protect is a malaria prevention medication containing atovaquone and proguanil. Start taking one tablet daily with food 1-2 days before travel and continue for 7 days after returning.
Maloff Protect is for the prevention of Malaria.
Suitable for Adults aged 18 years and over.
How to use
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use. Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer. For oral use. Adults: Take one tablet once a day at the same time each day with food or milky drink where possible. Start taking Maloff Protect 1 to 2 days before travel. Continue taking Maloff Protect every day during your stay and for another 7 days after you return. If you are sick (vomit) within one hour of taking your Maloff Protect tablet, take another dose straight away. Do not take more than the recommended dose. Not suitable for use in children and adolescents aged under 18 years unless prescribed by a doctor.
Active ingredients
Atovaquone, Proguanil Hydrochloride
Ingredients
Each film-coated tablet contains 250mg of Atovaquone and 100mg of Proguanil hydrochloride.
Hazards and Cautions
Do not take if:
Further advice for travellers
If you're going to a country or area that has a risk of malaria it's really important that you take steps to minimise the risk of being bitten, which includes using insect repellents and mosquito nets. Please read the patient information leaflet for further advice on bite avoidance measures.
Pack Size Calculator
How much Maloff Protect will I need? Maloff Protect will need to be taken once daily to ensure the maximum benefits. You should purchase enough tablets to cover the following: One or two days before travelling to an area which has malaria AND the total number of days you expect to be in the malaria area AND the seven days after returning to a malaria-free area. You can purchase Maloff Protect for up to 4 travellers. Ensure you have calculated enough tablets for the trip and the number of travellers. The below table is for one traveller.
| Days in malaria area | Total number of tablets | Recommended pack size |
| 7 (1 week) | 16 | 1 x 24 |
| 14 (2 weeks) | 23 | 1 x 24 |
| 21 (3 weeks) | 30 | 1 x 36 |
| 28 (4 weeks) | 37 | 2 x 24 |
| 42 (6 weeks) | 51 | 1 x 36, 1 x 24 |
| 56 (8 weeks) | 65 | 2 x 36 |
| 84 (12 weeks) | 93 | 2 x 36, 1 x 24 |
The maximum duration of travel for which Maloff Protect can be supplied without prescription is 12 weeks (93 tablets). For longer durations of travel, advice should be sought from a doctor or other qualified prescriber.
Please read the Patient Information Leaflet for further information.
