Mephaquin 250mg Tablet 6s (Box)

Mephaquin 250mg Tablet is an antimalarial medication, with mefloquine hydrochloride as its active ingredient, used for the prevention and treatment of mild to moderate malaria. If you're preparing for travel or starting treatment, you're probably wondering what to expect — for prevention, it's typically taken once weekly starting before travel and continued for several weeks after leaving a malaria-risk area, while treatment courses are structured differently, so following your doctor's exact schedule matters a great deal here. The most commonly reported effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness, and sleep-related symptoms like vivid dreams or insomnia, and these can occur early in treatment. This medication carries a serious safety consideration around neuropsychiatric effects, which can range from anxiety and depression to more severe symptoms, and importantly, these can potentially persist even after the medication is stopped. Because of this, mefloquine is generally not the right choice for people with a personal or family history of certain psychiatric conditions or seizures, and it's essential to have a thorough travel health consultation with your doctor to weigh whether this or an alternative antimalarial is the safer, more appropriate fit for you.

For adult malaria prevention, the typical dose is 250mg (1 tablet) taken once weekly, usually starting 1 to 2 weeks before travel and continuing for 4 weeks after leaving the malaria-risk area. For treatment of acute malaria, dosing is structured differently and determined by your doctor based on body weight and the specific clinical situation, so this should never follow a generic schedule.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Loose stools or diarrhoea
• Abdominal pain
• Dizziness or vertigo
• Loss of balance
• Headache
• Sleep disturbances, including insomnia and vivid or abnormal dreams
• Anxiety, depression, or mood changes (requires prompt medical attention)
• Hallucinations or psychotic behaviour (rare, but requires immediate medical attention)

Store the tablets at room temperature, away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture, in their original packaging. Keep out of reach of children.

• Take with food, at the same day each week, for the full duration of prevention (before, during, and after travel)
• Watch closely for any changes in mood, sleep, or behaviour, and stop the medication and contact your doctor promptly if these occur
• Carry the medication guide/wallet card with you, as recommended by regulatory guidance
• Check the expiry date before use
• Store at room temperature, away from heat and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Attend follow-up appointments as advised, particularly if used for longer than a few months
• Seek immediate medical advice if you develop fever or flu-like symptoms during or after travel, even while taking this medication

Swallow the tablet with a full glass of water, taken with food to help improve tolerability, at the same day each week for prevention. Continue taking it exactly as prescribed for the full recommended duration, both before, during, and after time spent in a malaria-risk area.

Mephaquin 250mg Tablet generally has a shelf life of around 2–3 years from the date of manufacture when stored correctly and unopened. Always check the expiry date printed on the blister strip and outer packaging before use.

• Mefloquine Hydrochloride – a 4-quinolinemethanol antimalarial agent structurally related to quinine

• Known hypersensitivity to mefloquine or related compounds, such as quinine or quinidine
• Not to be used for prevention in patients with active depression, a recent history of depression, generalised anxiety disorder, psychosis, schizophrenia, or other major psychiatric disorders
• Not to be used for prevention in patients with a history of convulsions or seizures
• Not to be taken together with halofantrine, and caution is required with ketoconazole
• Safety and efficacy for malaria treatment have not been established in children under 6 months
• Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding should be discussed carefully with your doctor, weighing the risk of malaria itself against the medication's risks

Mefloquine has documented interactions with a substantial number of medications, and should not be combined with halofantrine at any time, or with ketoconazole, given the risk of serious heart rhythm effects; it also requires caution when combined with beta-blockers like propranolol, given reports of serious cardiac events. It's essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist about every medication you're taking well before starting treatment, since some interactions require avoiding mefloquine for an extended period after other medications have been stopped.

Can I order Mephaquin 250mg Tablet online for delivery to Singapore?
Yes, Singapore customers can purchase Mephaquin 250mg Tablet through our online pharmacy, with orders shipped from our Malaysia-based facility.

Do I need a prescription to buy Mephaquin 250mg Tablet?
Yes, Mephaquin is a prescription-only medication, so please check the product listing or reach out to our pharmacist team before ordering.

How long does delivery to Singapore typically take?
Estimated delivery timeframes to Singapore will be shown at checkout based on your address and the shipping option selected.

How can I be sure the product I receive is authentic?
All products sold through our online pharmacy are sourced from authorised suppliers and manufacturers, with each order undergoing quality checks before dispatch.

What pack sizes are available for purchase?
Mephaquin 250mg Tablet is typically available in blister strips sized for either a standard prevention or treatment course. Check the product page for current availability and stock status.

Is it safe to order antimalarial medication for travel from an online pharmacy?
Yes, ordering from a licensed and verified online pharmacy is a safe, regulated way to purchase this product, provided a valid prescription is submitted and the item is stored and shipped under proper conditions.

How should I store the tablets while waiting for delivery or after they arrive?
Keep the tablets at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and heat, and store them in their original packaging once they arrive.

What payment and order tracking options are available for Singapore customers?
Our online pharmacy supports major payment methods and provides order tracking, so you can follow your purchase from checkout through to delivery in Singapore.

Who can I contact if I have questions about my order before or after purchasing, especially given travel timing?
Our customer support and pharmacist team are available to assist with questions about ordering, delivery, or general product information. Because mefloquine prevention is usually started 1–2 weeks before travel, consider ordering early enough to allow for delivery time and any prescription review before your departure date.