MEPRON vs QUALAQUIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. MEPRON and QUALAQUIN 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	MEPRON	QUALAQUIN
Rating	70/100	64/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.71 /mL	~$22.67 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ATOVAQUONE	QUININE SULFATE
Manufacturer	Glaxosmithkline	Sun Pharm Industries
Dosage forms	Suspension	Capsule
Drug class	Antimalarial	Antimalarial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Pneumocystis Pneumonia, Cerebral Toxoplasmosis	Babesiosis, Muscle Cramp, Falciparum Malaria

mepron qualaquin

Rating

70/100

64/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.71 /mL

~$22.67 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ATOVAQUONE

QUININE SULFATE

Manufacturer

Glaxosmithkline

Sun Pharm Industries

Dosage forms

Suspension

Capsule

Drug class

Antimalarial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Pneumocystis Pneumonia, Cerebral Toxoplasmosis

Babesiosis, Muscle Cramp, Falciparum Malaria

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Mepron or Qualaquin?

By our independent rating, Mepron scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.2 out of 5 for Qualaquin. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Mepron and Qualaquin?

Mepron contains Atovaquone, while Qualaquin contains Quinine Sulfate — 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.