Travellers’ Diarrhoea tablet

Malarone is suitable for most malaria areas. The treatment consists of a daily dose taken from two days before travel until one week after leaving the malaria area.

Price

Per Dose	£30
Course	3 Days
Pack size	3 x 500mg tablets
Price	£30

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About the medication

Dosage: The usual dose of Azithromycin to treat travellers’ diarrhoea is 500 mg per day.

How to take: Take one 500mg tablet every day after symptoms start for 3 days.

Side effects: As most medications, Azithromycin can cause side effects in some patients. Possible side effects include nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea.

Who can take it? Azithromycin is a prescription only medication, so a healthcare professional needs to assess whether you can use it. It may not suitable for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or for people taking medications that could interact with antibiotics.

Additional precautions: Take Azithromycin exactly as you’ve been instructed. Even if you have taken tablets with you, you should also take precautions to avoid food and waterborne diseases.