Halofantrine: International drug information (concise)

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International Brand Names

International Brand Names by Country

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Index Terms

Pharmacologic Category

Reported Use

Treatment of mild-to-moderate acute malaria caused by susceptible strains of Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax

Dosage Range

Oral:

Children:

<37 kg: 8 mg/kg every 6 hours for 3 doses; repeat in 1 week

≥37 kg: 500 mg every 6 hours for 3 doses; repeat in 1 week

Adults: 500 mg every 6 hours for 3 doses; repeat in 1 week

Product Availability

Product available in various countries; not currently available in the US

Dosage Forms

Tablet, as hydrochloride: 250 mg

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