MEFLOQUINE HYDROCHLORIDE vs MEPRON

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. MEFLOQUINE HYDROCHLORIDE 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	MEFLOQUINE HYDROCHLORIDE	MEPRON
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$127.75 /30	$0.71 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	MEFLOQUINE HYDROCHLORIDE	ATOVAQUONE
Manufacturer	Hikma	Glaxosmithkline
Dosage forms	Tablet	Suspension
Drug class	Antimalarial	Antimalarial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Falciparum Malaria, Vivax Malaria	Pneumocystis Pneumonia, Cerebral Toxoplasmosis

mefloquine hydrochloride mepron

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$127.75 /30

$0.71 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

MEFLOQUINE HYDROCHLORIDE

ATOVAQUONE

Manufacturer

Hikma

Glaxosmithkline

Dosage forms

Tablet

Suspension

Drug class

Antimalarial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Falciparum Malaria, Vivax Malaria

Pneumocystis Pneumonia, Cerebral Toxoplasmosis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Mefloquine Hydrochloride or Mepron?

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

What is the difference between Mefloquine Hydrochloride and Mepron?

Mefloquine Hydrochloride contains Mefloquine Hydrochloride, 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.