Common questions asked about malaria tablets.

What are malaria tablets and how do they work?

Malaria tablets are antiparasitic medications which prevent you from becoming infected with malaria. However they do not provide complete protection, and you will need another treatment if you catch malaria.

What are the symptoms of  malaria? 

• a high temperature, sweats, and chills
• headaches
• confusion
• feeling tired, sleepy or generally unwell
• feeling and being sick
• stomach pain
• diarrhoea
• muscle aches and pains
• loss of appetite
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Are malaria tablets available on the NHS?

Malaria tablets are not available on the NHS. Instead, you need a private prescription from a GP or from a reputable online service like Superdrug Online Doctor. The cost of a private prescription can vary for malaria tablets.