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Chloroquine
Essential medicine status
Section:
6. Anti-infective medicines 6.5. Antiprotozoal medicines 6.5.3. Antimalarial medicines 6.5.3.3. Antimalarial medicines > Medicines for chemoprophylaxis in travellers
ATC codes: P01BA01
EMLc
Indication
Malaria due to Plasmodium vivax ICD11 code: 1F81
INN
Chloroquine
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Core (EML)
(EMLc)
Additional notes
For use only for prophylaxis of Plasmodium vivax infection.
Formulations
Oral > Liquid: 50 mg per 5 mL (base)
Oral > Solid > tablet: 150 mg (base)
EML status history
First added in 2025 (TRS 1064)
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
Patents have expired in most jurisdictions
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Chloroquine
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Chloroquine
Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
Following the review of the age-appropriateness of formulations on the EMLc, the Expert Committee recommended: - the addition of chloroquine tablets and oral liquid to the EML and EMLc for chemoprophylaxis of malaria due to Plasmodium vivax in travellers in accordance with WHO guidance on international travel and health.