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Tafenoquine Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 15, 2023.

Applies to the following strengths: 150 mg; 100 mg

Usual Adult Dose for:

Usual Pediatric Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Malaria

300 mg orally once as a single dose

Comments:


Use: For the radical cure (prevention of relapse) of P vivax malaria in patients receiving chloroquine therapy for acute P vivax infection

Usual Adult Dose for Malaria Prophylaxis

Loading dose: 200 mg orally once a day for 3 days
Maintenance dose: 200 mg orally once a week
Terminal prophylaxis dose: 200 mg orally once as a single dose

Duration of therapy: Up to 6 months of continuous dosing

Comments:


Use: For the prophylaxis of malaria

Usual Pediatric Dose for Malaria

16 years or older: 300 mg orally once as a single dose

Comments:


Use: For the radical cure (prevention of relapse) of P vivax malaria in patients receiving chloroquine therapy for acute P vivax infection

Renal Dose Adjustments

Renal dysfunction: Monitoring for drug-related side effects recommended.

Liver Dose Adjustments

Liver dysfunction: Monitoring for drug-related side effects recommended.

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:


For the prophylaxis of malaria: Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.
For the radical cure of P vivax malaria: Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 16 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

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