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Primaquine is contraindicated in pregnancy due to the risk of severe haemolysis in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficient individuals. Pregnant women may require suppressive treatment, usually with chloroquine, until delivery.
Packaging DetailsWhen taking primaquine for the prevention of malaria on a short trip, both adults and children should take one dose of primaquine per day starting a day or two before traveling to the area where malaria transmission occurs. They should take one dose per day while there, and for 7 consecutive days after leaving.