MALARONE vs MALARONE PEDIATRIC

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Attribute	MALARONE	MALARONE PEDIATRIC
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.72 /mL	$0.72 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ATOVAQUONE AND PROGUANIL HYDROCHLORIDE	ATOVAQUONE AND PROGUANIL HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Glaxosmithkline	Glaxosmithkline
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None

malarone malarone pediatric

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.72 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

ATOVAQUONE AND PROGUANIL HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Glaxosmithkline

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Malarone or Malarone Pediatric?

Malarone and Malarone Pediatric are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

Which is cheaper, Malarone or Malarone Pediatric?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.72 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Malarone and Malarone Pediatric?

Both Malarone and Malarone Pediatric share the active ingredient Atovaquone and Proguanil Hydrochloride.

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.