Primaquine (Systemic)

Proper Use of This Medicine

If this medicine upsets your stomach, it may be taken with meals or with antacids . If stomach upset (nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain) continues, check with your doctor.

If you are taking primaquine for malaria, keep taking it for the full time of treatment to help prevent or completely clear up the infection. Do not miss any doses .

Dosing - The dose of primaquine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of primaquine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The number of tablets that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are taking primaquine .

• For the treatment of malaria :
  • Adults and older children: 15 mg once a day for fourteen days.
  • Younger children: Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by the doctor.

Missed dose - If you do miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.