CHLOROQUINE PHOSPHATE vs MEFLOQUINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CHLOROQUINE PHOSPHATE and MEFLOQUINE HYDROCHLORIDE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	CHLOROQUINE PHOSPHATE	MEFLOQUINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	70/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$127.75 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CHLOROQUINE PHOSPHATE	MEFLOQUINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Impax	Hikma
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Antimalarial	Antimalarial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Amebiasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus	Falciparum Malaria, Vivax Malaria

chloroquine phosphate mefloquine hydrochloride

Rating

70/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$127.75 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CHLOROQUINE PHOSPHATE

MEFLOQUINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Impax

Hikma

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Antimalarial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Amebiasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

Falciparum Malaria, Vivax Malaria

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Chloroquine Phosphate or Mefloquine Hydrochloride?

By our independent rating, Mefloquine Hydrochloride scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Chloroquine Phosphate. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Chloroquine Phosphate and Mefloquine Hydrochloride?

Chloroquine Phosphate contains Chloroquine Phosphate, while Mefloquine Hydrochloride contains Mefloquine Hydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.