Antimicrobials dosage as per chemoprophylaxis
| Chemoprophylaxis | Antimicrobial | Dose duration | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term (less than 6 weeks | Doxycycline Contraindicated in pregnant women and children < 8 years |
100 mg daily in adults and 1.5 mg/kg for children >8 years old. | Started 2 days before travel and continued for 4 weeks after leaving the malarious area |
| Long-term (More than 6 weeks | Mefloquine* | 5 mg/kg bw (up to 250 mg) weekly | Administered two weeks before, during and four weeks after leaving the area |