HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE vs MEPRON

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 17, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE 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	HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE	MEPRON
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$4.86 /30	$0.71 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE	ATOVAQUONE
Manufacturer	Alkaloida Zrt	Glaxosmithkline
Dosage forms	Tablet	Suspension
Drug class	Antimalarial	Antimalarial
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 40 to 50 days (terminal elimination half-life in whole blood)	—
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Malaria	Pneumocystis Pneumonia, Cerebral Toxoplasmosis

hydroxychloroquine sulfate mepron

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$4.86 /30

$0.71 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE

ATOVAQUONE

Manufacturer

Alkaloida Zrt

Glaxosmithkline

Dosage forms

Tablet

Suspension

Drug class

Antimalarial

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 40 to 50 days (terminal elimination half-life in whole blood)

—

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Malaria

Pneumocystis Pneumonia, Cerebral Toxoplasmosis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate and Mepron?

Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate contains Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, 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.