How to Use

If this drug upsets your stomach, it may be taken with meals or with antacids . If stomach upset - nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain continues, check with your family doctor.

If you are taking primaquine for malaria, keep taking it for the full time of treat to help prevent or completely clear up the infection Do not miss any doses .

Dosage

The number of tablets that you take depends on the strength of the drug. Always the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses and the length of time you take the drug depend on the medical problem for which you are taking primaquine .

• For the treat of malaria :
  • Adults and older children: 15 mg once a day for fourteen days.
  • Younger children: Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by the family doctor.

Missed dose If you do miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.