Halofantrine Tablets
Product Information:Halofantrine is a relatively new drug developed in the 1960s. It is a phenanthrene methanol, chemically related to Quinine and acts acting as a blood schizonticide effective against all plasmodium parasites. Its mechanism of action is similar to other anti-malarials. It is still a useful drug and can be used in patients that are known to be free of heart disease and are suffering from severe and resistant forms of acute malaria.
A dose of 8 mg/kg of halofantrine is advised to be given in three doses at six hour intervals for the duration of the clinical episode. It is not recommended for children under 10 kg despite data supporting the use and demonstrating that it is well tolerated.
Product Packaging – The dosages available for this product are:
Halofantrine tablet 250mg
This product is packaged 6 tablets/blister/box, or according customer’s requirements.