mefloquine hydrochloride

Frequently asked questions

What does Mefloquine Hydrochloride treat?

Mefloquine Hydrochloride (Mefloquine Hydrochloride) may be used to treat falciparum malaria, vivax malaria, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How is Mefloquine Hydrochloride rated?

pharmaranks gives Mefloquine Hydrochloride a composite score of 3.6 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Mefloquine Hydrochloride cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $127.75 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Sovuna — about $4.86 on the same basis.

Is there a coupon or discount for Mefloquine Hydrochloride?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Mefloquine Hydrochloride. To pay less, Mefloquine Hydrochloride is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Mefloquine Hydrochloride?

Mefloquine Hydrochloride is marketed by Hikma. You can see Hikma's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Mefloquine Hydrochloride a brand-name or generic drug?

Mefloquine Hydrochloride is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Mefloquine Hydrochloride. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Mefloquine Hydrochloride available over the counter?

No. Mefloquine Hydrochloride is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Mefloquine Hydrochloride come in?

Mefloquine Hydrochloride is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Mefloquine Hydrochloride?

Mefloquine Hydrochloride is classified as antimalarial, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Mefloquine Hydrochloride FDA-registered?

Mefloquine Hydrochloride is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA077699. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Mefloquine Hydrochloride been recalled by the FDA?

Mefloquine Hydrochloride has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Mefloquine Hydrochloride safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Mefloquine Hydrochloride a recall-safety score of 72/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.