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From the official U.S. FDA label for proguanil (proguanil hydrochloride), the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.
Atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets are an antimalarial indicated for: • prophylaxis of Plasmodium falciparum malaria, including in areas where chloroquine resistance has been reported. ( 1.1 ) • treatment of acute, uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Prevention of Malaria Atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the prophylaxis of Plasmodium falciparum malaria, including in areas where chloroquine resistance has been reported. 1.2 Treatment of Malaria Atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of acute, uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria. …
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are discussed in another section of the labeling: • Vomiting and Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. • Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )]. • Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )]. • Prophylaxis: Common adverse reactions (≥4%) in adults were diarrhea, dreams, oral ulcers, and headache; these events occurred in a similar or lower proportion of subjects receiving atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride than an active comparator. Common adverse reactions (≥5%) in pediatric patients included abdominal pain, headache, cough, and vomiting. …
• Known serious hypersensitivity reactions to atovaquone or proguanil hydrochloride or any component of the formulation. ( 4 ) • Prophylaxis of P. falciparum malaria in patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance
• Atovaquone absorption may be reduced in patients with diarrhea or vomiting. If used in patients who are vomiting, parasitemia should be closely monitored and the use of an antiemetic considered. In patients with severe or persistent diarrhea or vomiting, alternative antimalarial therapy may be required. ( 5.1 ) • In mixed P. falciparum and Plasmodium vivax infection, P. vivax relapse occurred commonly when patients were treated with atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride alone. ( 5.2 ) • In the event of recrudescent P. falciparum infections after treatment or prophylaxis failure, patients should be treated with a different blood schizonticide. …
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Available data from published literature and postmarketing experience with use of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride in pregnant women are insufficient to identify a drug-associated risk for major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes . …
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Festdrine contains Proguanil (Proguanil Hydrochloride) (100 mg), as tablet, according to its NAFDAC registration record.
Yes. Festdrine is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number 04-8278, and its registration is active as of 5 November 2026.
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Atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets are an antimalarial indicated for: • prophylaxis of Plasmodium falciparum malaria, including in areas where chloroquine resistance has been reported. ( 1.1 ) • treatment of acute, uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Prevention of Malaria Atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the prophylaxis of Plasmodium falcipa (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for proguanil (proguanil hydrochloride). Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)
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