Lobin Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Anyone know if Malerone is readily available in Chiang Mai? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobin Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancnx Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naboo Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satcommlee Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I think you'll find it's difficult to get here. Perhaps in Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiangmaiexpat Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobin Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsipp Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 (edited) 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] Thai Travel Clinic[/size] Hospital for Tropical Diseases Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University 420/6 Rajvithi Rd, Rajthewi Bangkok 10400, Thailand Telephone: 02-3069100 ext 3034 or 02-3069145 (Mon to Fri 8.00am-4.00pm) 02-3069199 (Sat 8.00am-12.00pm) FAX: 02-3069145 Email: <removed> Facebook: facebook.com/thaitravelclinic http://www.thaitravelclinic.com/FrontNews/availability-of-malarone.html Edited September 23, 2014 by onthedarkside email removed as per forum rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobin Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gc777 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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