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Malaria prevention medication for travelers who want peace of mind when traveling to endemic regions across the world.
Malaria is a mosquito-borne illness that can pose a risk on some international trips. Prescription prevention, together with mosquito-bite precautions, can help you prepare before departure.
Atovaquone-proguanil, the generic form of Malarone, is a widely prescribed daily option for malaria prevention. Runway brings the experience of a traditional travel clinic online: submit a consultation, and a physician reviews your health history, travel plans, and treatment request to determine whether a prescription is appropriate. If prescribed, medication is shipped directly to your door before you go.
For travelers interested in a once-weekly option, explore ARAKODA. ARAKODA requires documented normal quantitative G6PD test results before it can be prescribed; Runway can help arrange testing, or you can provide existing documented results for physician review.
Where does malaria most frequently occur?
Malaria transmission occurs across 87 countries and territories. The map below, provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shows an approximation of the parts of the world where malaria transmission occurs.
Malaria is primarily spread when an infected mosquito bites a non-infected person. The malaria parasites travel through the bloodstream and travel to the liver. After the parasites mature, they multiply in red blood cells, destroying them.
Malaria is not contagious person to person.
Symptoms are delayed, first occurring 7-30 days after infection and generally last 6-10 hours and cycle every 2 to 3 days. Malaria symptoms include shivering, fever, headache, vomiting, sweating, seizures, and fatigue. When left untreated, malaria can become severe and cause death.
Atovaquone:Proguanil is a more affordable, generic form of Malarone that is just as effective.
Atovaquone:Proguanil (generic Malarone) is effective against most types of malaria, including Plasmodium falciparum, which is the most common and dangerous form of the disease.
Although the exact dosing instructions will be provided by your healthcare provider, in general, it is recommended to start taking atovaquone:proguanil (generic Malarone) 1-2 days before entering the malaria zone, continue taking it daily during your stay, and then continue for 7 days after leaving the area.
While this medication helps prevent malaria, it does not provide protection against mosquito bites. It is still important to take additional measures to avoid mosquito bites, such as using insect repellents, wearing long sleeves and pants, and staying in screened or air-conditioned accommodations.
ARAKODA may be a good option for travelers who prefer a once-weekly dosing schedule during travel instead of taking a pill every day. This can be especially helpful for longer trips or travelers who want a simpler routine.
ARAKODA can be used for longer-duration travel (up to 6 months) when taken as prescribed, making it a convenient option for extended trips compared to daily alternatives.
What it costs
A Runway consultation costs a fraction of a travel clinic and our medications are priced below average retail pricing. You are only charged if prescribed.
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How it works
Step 1
Select your medications and fill out a quick, online questionnaire. Your physician will evaluate if medication is appropriate for your trip.
Step 2
Once your prescriptions are approved, we’ll send medications directly to you with fast and free shipping.
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Have questions along the way? Your physician is available for chat based care before, during and after your travels.
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Please select your preferred medication below. A licensed provider will review your choice for clinical appropriateness based on your health history and travel plans.
Daily malaria prevention for eligible travelers, if prescribed.
Once-weekly malaria prevention for eligible travelers, with G6PD testing or documented results required before prescription.
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