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Medicines atovaquone + proguanil hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

atovaquone + proguanil hydrochloride · Medicine question

Can it treat severe malaria?

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

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Answer

It has not been evaluated for cerebral malaria or other severe, complicated disease. Suspected severe malaria requires urgent specialist treatment.

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Malaroneemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 28

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