Primaquine
Prescription neededMalaria medicines
Comes as:Tablet
Usual adult dose
Dose is set by your doctor. Usually taken once a day for 14 days after chloroquine to stop vivax malaria coming back. A G6PD test should be done first. Take with food.
Dose is set by your doctor. Usually taken once a day for 14 days after chloroquine to stop vivax malaria coming back. A G6PD test should be done first. Take with food.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
No important interactions are listed in our database. Still tell your doctor or pharmacist everything you take.