malaria otc

Question 1

name the only malaria product available OTC & its components

Answer 1

Mallof Protect
atovaquone 250mg + proguanil 100mg

Question 2

Age and weight Mallof Protect

Answer 2

18 and over and also must weigh >40kg

Question 3

pack sizes available for malloff protect

Answer 3

24 (ideal if traveling 1-2 weeks)
36 (ideal if travelling >2 weeks)

Question 4

how to take Maloff protect

Answer 4

one tablet 1-2 days before travelling, everyday during stay, and for 7 days when you come back

Question 5

malloff protect - with food or empty stomach?

Answer 5

take with food to aid absorption

Question 6

Patient has vomited after taking malloff protect. what do you advice?

Answer 6

if vomit within one hour of taking, take another tab straight away

Question 7

how does malloff protect work

Answer 7

Maloff Protect contains ingredients atovaquone and proguanil, which both work to halt the production of the P. falciparum parasite after it has entered the bloodstream.

Question 8

Patient would like to buy Malloff Protect before they go away. They are going away for 3 weeks. How many packs do you need to supply if the patient takes the maximum?

Answer 8

Comes in 2 pack sizes: 24 and 36.

Directions: take one 1-2 days before leaving, then one everyday, then one for 7 days after leaving.

Total if taking max: 2+21+7 = 30

Therefore, sell them one pack of 36.