GANTANOL-DS vs MEPRON

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. GANTANOL-DS and MEPRON 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	GANTANOL-DS	MEPRON
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	$0.71 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SULFAMETHOXAZOLE	ATOVAQUONE
Manufacturer	Roche	Glaxosmithkline
Dosage forms	Tablet	Suspension
Drug class	—	Antimalarial
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 10 hours	—
Treats	Chlamydiaceae Infections, Enterobacteriaceae Infections, Nocardia Infections	Pneumocystis Pneumonia, Cerebral Toxoplasmosis

gantanol-ds mepron

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

$0.71 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE

ATOVAQUONE

Manufacturer

Roche

Glaxosmithkline

Dosage forms

Tablet

Suspension

Drug class

—

Antimalarial

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 10 hours

—

Treats

Chlamydiaceae Infections, Enterobacteriaceae Infections, Nocardia Infections

Pneumocystis Pneumonia, Cerebral Toxoplasmosis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Gantanol-Ds and Mepron?

Gantanol-Ds contains Sulfamethoxazole, while Mepron contains Atovaquone — 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.