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Pyrimethamine, Tinidazole, Halofantrine, Mefloquine
SACAA Part 67 assessment
Not acceptable / incompatible with flying duties
Active ingredient(s)
Pyrimethamine, Tinidazole, Halofantrine, Mefloquine
Anti-protozoal — unacceptable group
Guidance notes
Unacceptable for aviation duty. Mefloquine is associated with neuropsychiatric side effects that can persist for weeks: it must be discontinued for at least 4 weeks before consideration, with no neurological or psychiatric symptoms during or after use, and the SACAA or your DAME must be contacted before resuming duty. Atovaquone-proguanil or doxycycline are the usual acceptable malaria alternatives.
Known SA brand names
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Honeydew, Roodepoort
Possible acceptable alternatives (same therapeutic group)
Alternatives are informational only. The underlying medical condition must also be assessed by a DAME — a condition can ground you even when the medicine is acceptable.