Malerone available in CNX

[Lobin]

Anyone know if Malerone is readily available in Chiang Mai?

Thanks

[WinnieTheKhwai]

It's not.

Nor is it needed anywhere near Chiang Mai.

But if you do go camping way out on the Burmese border in the middle of nowhere, then you could consider bringing it from abroad.

Either way though you will still need to take the usual precautions in terms of repellent, screened rooms, etc. because Dengue is a lot more common, and no prophylaxis exists for it.

[Lobin]

thanks, but who said i needed it for chiang mai?

so if anyone else knows if malerone is available then that would be good thanks.

[iancnx]

If you are travelling outside of Thailand where malaria is prevalent and malerone is the recommended prophylaxis then you could try here

http://www.thaitravelclinic.com/FrontNews/availability-of-malarone.html

[naboo]

Doxycycline is available here, was effective here last time I checked, and has the added benefit of clearing up certain other diseases you may catch from the ladies (or gents).

Really cheap.

[Satcommlee]

I may be wrong, but isn't Malerone used in West Africa only due to drug resistance there?

Doxycycline is used here I understand...

Malerone has the advantage that you can start the course closer to travel date compared to doxycycline.

But it is probably not needed as pointed out to be honest, unless contracting malaria would be serious due to any other health issues.

[elektrified]

I think you'll find it's difficult to get here. Perhaps in Bangkok.

[chiangmaiexpat]

Your best bet would be the big pharmacy supply stores on Suthep Rd. just west of the hospitals. If they don't have it, chances are that it isn't available. As mentioned by others, the drug isn't frequently used in Thailand.

Cheers, CM-Expat

[Lobin]

Malerone IS needed as pointed out in my original post, Doxycycline is not.

It is Malerone I am looking at acquiring, I shall try the points of contact suggested, thanks for those.

Edited September 18, 2014 by Lobin

[Topsipp]

Lobin, I have one unopened box of 12 Malarone tablets from when I worked off shore Tanzania, if they are any good to you make me an offer

[uptheos]

Malarone is registered in Thailand and is now available in our hospital under the name "Malanil". It is an antimalarial medication which contain two active ingredients (Atovaquone + Proquinil) in one tablet. It can be used for treatment and for prevention of malaria. World Health Organization and the US CDC list malarone as one of the recommended antimalarial prophylaxis for travelers.[/size]

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http://www.thaitravelclinic.com/FrontNews/availability-of-malarone.html

Edited September 23, 2014 by onthedarkside
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[Lobin]

cheers for the other useful replies guys, I have managed to dodge a bullet for this month and plans have changed. but I shall keep this information to hand, as I am sure I will end up needing it one in the near future!

[gc777]

I'm heading off to some remote parts of Indonesia soon and also need to get hold of Malarone. I'll post here if I have any luck fining it in Chiang Mai. I live on Suthep so will try the pharmacies around there.