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Laveran Tablet

Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS
Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)
Laveran Tablet is an antiparasitic medicine, used for the treatment of malaria. It works by killing the malaria causing parasite and stops the infection from spreading.
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General Information

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Product introduction

Laveran Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

Common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, oral ulcers, headache, abdominal pain, cough, vomiting, nausea, weakness, weight loss, dizziness, and itching. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Inform your doctor if you ever had fits (seizures) or have any problems with your kidney, heart, or liver.

Uses of Laveran Tablet

Benefits of Laveran Tablet

Malaria
Laveran Tablet is an antimalarial medicine and is used to treat malaria, a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes. It kills the infection causing parasite and stops further spread of the infection. Take it only as prescribed and refrain from taking any other medicines along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.

Side effects of Laveran Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Laveran
  • Diarrhea
  • Mouth ulcer
  • Headache
  • Abdominal pain
  • Cough
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Weakness
  • Weight loss
  • Dizziness
  • Itching

How to use Laveran Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Laveran Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Laveran Tablet works

Laveran Tablet is an antiparasitic medication which treats malaria. It works by increasing the levels of haeme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.

Quick tips

  • Laveran Tablet should be taken with food to prevent a stomach upset. 
  • Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
  • Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:
    • Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
    • Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.
    • Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms in spite of screening.
  • If you vomit within 1 hour of taking the tablets, take another dose. 
  • Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
  • Laveran Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach.
  • Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
  • Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:
    • Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
    • Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.
    • Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms in spite of screening.
  • If you vomit within 1 hour of taking the tablets, take another dose. 
  • Inform your doctor if you have kidney liver or heart disease.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Laveran Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Laveran Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CAUTION
Laveran Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Driving

Driving

SAFE
Laveran Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Laveran Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Laveran Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Laveran with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Severe

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Do not use Proguanil with Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. If Proguanil is essential, ensure a gap of At least 3 days after discontinuing Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. Please consult your doctor. Proguanil may reduce efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.
Moderate

Ritonavir (Oral Route)

Do not consume Ritonavir with Proguanil. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor the effects of Ritonavir and Proguanil and adjust the dose accordingly. Ritonavir may reduce blood levels of Proguanil.
Moderate

Topiramate (Oral Route)

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Topiramate may decrease the metabolism of Proguanil.
Moderate

Pyrimethamine (Oral Route)

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.Doctor may monitor your liver function.
Moderate

Darunavir (Oral Route)

Do not consume Darunavir with Proguanil. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor the effects of Darunavir and Proguanil and adjust the dose accordingly. Darunavir may reduce efficacy of Proguanil.

Frequently asked questions

Use of Laveran Tablet should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Laveran Tablet or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Laveran Tablet for the first time, consult your doctor.
Before starting treatment with Laveran Tablet, tell your doctor if you have any other health conditions like kidney or heart-related problems. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Laveran Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
If you forget a dose of Laveran Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
No, do not stop taking Laveran Tablet without consulting your doctor even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Therefore, for better and complete treatment, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration.
Symptoms of malaria can develop as quickly as 7 days after you are being bitten by an infected mosquito. Typically, the time between being infected and the appearance of symptoms (incubation period) is 7 to 18 days. However, in some cases it can take up to one year for the symptoms to develop. Initial symptoms of malaria are flu-like which include feeling hot and shivery, muscle pains, vomiting, headaches and diarrhea.
Malaria can be avoided by taking the right approach towards prevention. Avoid mosquito bites by covering your arms and legs, using mosquito net and insect repellent. Check with your doctor whether you need to take malaria prevention tablets. If you do, make sure you take the right antimalarial tablets at the right dose, and finish the proper course of treatment. Seek immediate medical advice from the doctor if you have malaria symptoms.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

1- arylbiguanides

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI MALARIALS

Action Class

Other Antimalarial Agents

References

  1. Vinetz JM, Clain J, Bounkeua V, et al. Chemotherapy of Malaria. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1400-402.
  2. Proguanil. Hatfield, Hertfordshire: Generics UK T/A Mylan; 2012 [revised 6 Sep. 2016]. [Accessed 30 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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