Answer
Mefloquine hydrochloride treats and prevents malaria, particularly resistant P. falciparum malaria, with preventive use especially recommended for travellers to areas with multiply resistant strains; official guidelines and local resistance information should guide use.
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- Lariam 250 mg tablets / Mefloquine 250 mg tabletsNeon Healthcare Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 5Document updated
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