Antimalarials
🦟 Antimalarial Medication – Protect Your Health Abroad
Planning a trip to a malaria-risk area?
Malaria is a serious, potentially fatal disease spread by mosquito bites in tropical and subtropical countries — but it’s also preventable and treatable.
At Redwood Pharmacy, we provide expert travel health consultations and antimalarial tablets tailored to your destination, health history, and travel plans.
💊 No appointment needed • Quick consultation • Medication dispensed on the spot
🌍 What Is Malaria?
Malaria is caused by parasites transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes. It can lead to:
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High fever and chills
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Muscle aches and fatigue
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Digestive upset
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Seizures and confusion
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Organ failure (if untreated)
There’s no vaccine for malaria — the best protection is a combination of antimalarial tablets and bite prevention measures.
🧭 High-Risk Destinations
Malaria is found in over 100 countries, especially:
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West & East Africa
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South & Southeast Asia
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Central and South America (including the Amazon region)
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Parts of the Caribbean and Pacific
The P. falciparum and P. vivax parasites pose the highest risk — particularly in Africa and Asia.
💊 Which Antimalarial Is Right for You?
We’ll guide you based on:
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Your destination(s)
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Length and type of travel (e.g., rural vs urban, backpacking vs resort)
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Your medical history and tolerance for side effects
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Personal preferences (daily vs weekly tablets)
✅ We commonly supply:
Malarone (Atovaquone/Proguanil)
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Effective worldwide, including resistant areas
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Start 2 days before travel, take daily, and continue for 7 days after return
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💊 Well tolerated
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Common side effects: Nausea, headache, stomach upset, vivid dreams, rash
⚙️ How Do Malaria Tablets Work?
Malaria tablets work by:
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Preventing the parasite from multiplying in the red blood cells
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Or blocking its development in the liver
It’s crucial to complete the full course, even after you’ve returned home — stopping early could still result in infection.
🛡️ Don't Forget Insect Bite Protection
Medication is essential, but you should also:
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Use insect repellent with at least 50% DEET
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Sleep under a mosquito net, especially in rural areas
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Wear long sleeves and trousers after dusk
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Stay in accommodation with air-con or screened windows
🚨 Know the Symptoms
Even with antimalarials, malaria is still possible. If you experience flu-like symptoms during or after your trip (up to 1 year), seek medical help immediately.
💬 Speak to Us About Malaria Protection
Our travel-trained pharmacists will guide you through everything you need, from destination-specific advice to bite prevention tips.
📍 Redwood Pharmacy
116 Alexandra Park Road, Muswell Hill, London, N10 2AH
📞 020 8883 1596
📧 redwoodpharmacy@gmail.com
No appointment required – walk in today for peace of mind before you travel.