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Does Malarone Contain Lactose?

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Posted on Thu, 16 Jul 2015
Question: I am lactose intolerant and am traveling to XXXXXXX I am looking for a malaria preventive medication without lactose. Does Malarone contain lactose?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Doesnt contain lactose

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Malarone does not contain lactose. It contains atovaquone and proguanil. It can be taken safely by lactose intolerant patients as part of malaria prophylaxis/prevention.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

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Does Malarone Contain Lactose?

Brief Answer: Doesnt contain lactose Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern Malarone does not contain lactose. It contains atovaquone and proguanil. It can be taken safely by lactose intolerant patients as part of malaria prophylaxis/prevention. Wishing you best of health Thanks Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action. For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107 Dr. M.S. Khalil