Pharmacy Shop
Contact Us
Sole Proprietor:
Mr Bipin Patel
Address:
172 Broadway
Bexleyheath
Kent
DA6 7BN
Telephone: 020 8303 2707
Fax: 020 8301 2288
Email: broadway.pharmacy@nhs.net
Opening Times
| Monday | 8:30am | 7:00pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am | 7:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am | 7:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am | 7:00pm |
| Friday | 8:30am | 7:00pm |
| Saturday | 8:30am | 6:00pm |
Closed Sunday & Bank Holidays.
Malaria Information
Malaria is a preventable, life threatening illness, transmitted by the bite of a mosquito which is infected with a parasite called P. falciparum.
Malaria is found in many countries around the world, predominantly Africa, South and Central America, Asia and the Middle East. The highest incidence is in Africa, where around 90% of the approximately one million deaths from malaria worldwide occur each year.
Between 2003 – 2008,approximately 1600 cases of malaria have occurred annually in returning UK travellers.Anyone visiting a malarious area can become infected. Malaria can kill very quickly if not diagnosed in time.
To help you select the correct medication for your trip, please visit www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk
Select your destination from the box on the home page and click ‘go’. The following page will show you the malaria tablets (and travel vaccinations) which are recommended for your trip.
Using the table below, please select the anti-malaria tablets that have been recommended on the fitfortravel website:
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Malarone (Atovaquone/Proguanil) |
Doxycycline |
Larium(Mefloquine) |
Paludrineand Avloclor (Proguanil and Chloroquine) |
|
Minimum age/weight |
Not suitable for use in individuals under 11kg |
Not suitable for use in children under 12 years old |
Not suitable for use in infants under 5kg |
Not to be given to children under 1 year old |
|
Children’s doses? |
Paediatrictablets are available |
Not suitable in under 12s |
No paediatric tablets, adult tablets have to be crushed |
Chloroquinesyrup is available, Proguanil tablets have to be crushed |
|
Resistance to anti-malaria tablets |
Globally effective, no significant resistance reported |
Generally effective but some resistance reported |
Generally effective but some resistance reported |
Nearly all countries have reported resistance, still effective for trips to India |
|
Possible side effects
|
Headaches |
Skin rash is possible in strong sunlight; may reduce effectiveness of some contraceptive pills |
Neuropsychiatric problems; may increase risk of convulsions |
Nausea, vomiting; eye problems if used constantly for many years |
|
When to start tablets |
2 days before you enter the malaria risk area |
2 days before travel to risk area |
2 – 3 weeks before travel to risk area |
1 week before travel to risk area |
|
When to stop |
1 week after leaving malaria risk area |
4 weeks after leaving malaria risk area |
4 weeks after leaving malaria risk area |
4 weeks after leaving malaria risk area |
|
How long can anti-malaria treatment be taken for? |
Up to 28 days |
Up to 6 months |
Up to 1 year |
Long term use – up to 5 years |