Halofantrine: International drug information (concise)
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International Brand Names
International Brand Names by CountryFor country code abbreviations (
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(AT) Austria: Halfan;
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(BE) Belgium: Halfan;
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(CH) Switzerland: Halfan;
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(CO) Colombia: Halfan;
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(DE) Germany: Halfan;
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(ES) Spain: Halfan;
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(FR) France: Halfan;
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(GB) United Kingdom: Halfan;
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(LU) Luxembourg: Halfan;
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(NL) Netherlands: Halfan;
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(PK) Pakistan: Halfan;
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(PL) Poland: Halfan;
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(PT) Portugal: Halfan | Halofantrina;
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(ZA) South Africa: Halfan;
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(ZM) Zambia: Halfan
Index Terms
- Halofantrine Hydrochloride
Reported Use
Treatment of mild-to-moderate acute malaria caused by susceptible strains of Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax
Dosage Range
Oral:
Children:
<37 kg: 8 mg/kg every 6 hours for 3 doses; repeat in 1 week
≥37 kg: 500 mg every 6 hours for 3 doses; repeat in 1 week
Adults: 500 mg every 6 hours for 3 doses; repeat in 1 week
Product Availability
Product available in various countries; not currently available in the US
Dosage Forms
Tablet, as hydrochloride: 250 mg
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