How should I take tafenoquine?
Before you take this medicine, your doctor will perform a test to make sure you do not have G6PD deficiency.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
The usual dose of tafenoquine is 2 tablets taken at one time. Start taking tafenoquine on the first or second day you start taking chloroquine.
Swallow the tablets whole and do not crush, chew, or break them.
If you vomit within 1 hour after taking tafenoquine, you may need to take a second dose. Call your doctor for instructions.
Call your doctor as soon as possible if you have been exposed to malaria, or if you have fever, vomiting, or diarrhea during or after a stay in an area where malaria is common.
Use protective clothing, insect repellents, and mosquito netting around your bed to further prevent mosquito bites that could cause malaria.
No medication is 100% effective in treating or preventing all types of malaria. For best results, keep using the medication as directed.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Keep the tablets in their original container, along with the packet or canister of moisture-absorbing preservative.