I need opinions on giving metfloquine for my 8 month old son who will be travelling to India this month end ( he will be in India until he is a year-old)..What are the most common sideeffects?? Is it ok to take?? We will be going to Chennai. Hetal replied. if your dr has recommended it, its advisable to do so. i mentioned before also, until its not recommended by your dr, dont give....do wat dr has told you. it depends on every dr about dosage..if your dr has told to take it before leaving for india, do that,,if not, follow his instructions..
if your dr has recommended it to your baby, i am sure he knows about the safety levels !
so good luck and dont risk nething when it comes to health of baby..prevention is better than cure !
happy journey. Reema replied. DS,

I am planning to travel India next week & my baby will be 8 months. My ped has also prescribed Mefloquin (anti malarial capsules) for my baby. She has asked to give 1 week before travel & four weeks after travel. I think its better to give if ur place has more mosquitoes & be sure to use Mosquito nets..

happy journey.

Hetal replied. its not required to take ne medication unles recommended by your US dr. apart from that, its advisable to take tylnol, motrin for your convinience to give until you reach your dr in India...its better to see a dr in india and make sure you write all or keep all the prescription that was given to your child on your way back to US..take an appointment here and show it your dr in US.
if nething happens in India, let indian dr decide what is the exact cause and remedy for ne type if illness.
good luck to your journey. Disha replied. Hi ,

When i took my son who was 6 months then , my doc here didnt give me any medication . I went to india and saw a doc there and he gave me antimalaria tonic. We had to give him that tonic 1 spoon every week once. Thats it.