Malarone in Thailand
Atovaquone · Antimalarial (with proguanil) · GSK
Used for: Malaria prevention and treatment.
- Available in Thailand
- YesMalarone is registered in Thailand
- Active ingredient
- AtovaquoneAntimalarial (with proguanil)
- Prescription
- Prescription only
- Controlled substance
- NoNot narcotic or psychotropic
- Bringing it in
- AllowedTraveller rules
Source: Thai FDA official records · Last checked
Is Malarone available in Thailand?
Yes. Malarone is registered with the Thai FDA. We found 1 active registration (100 mg), held by บริษัท แกล็กโซสมิทไคล์น (ประเทศไทย) จำกัด (GSK). Registration means the product is licensed for sale in Thailand. It does not guarantee that a particular pharmacy has it in stock.
Thai FDA registered products: Malarone
1 active registration on the Thai FDA medicine register. Select a registration number to open the official record.
Registrations
| Product | Form | Legal class | Registration no. |
|---|---|---|---|
| MALARONE (250/100 MG TABLETS)- | film - coated tablet | Prescription | 2C 3/57 (NC) |
Do I need a prescription for Malarone in Thailand?
Yes. Malarone is classed as a specially controlled drug (ยาควบคุมพิเศษ) under the Thai Drugs Act, so it can only be dispensed with a prescription from a doctor.
Can I bring Malarone into Thailand?
Allowed
Allowed for personal use: up to 30 days’ supply
- Bring no more than 30 days’ supply for your own use.
- Keep it in the original container.
- Carry your prescription or a doctor’s letter.
- Medicines cannot be posted or shipped to you in Thailand. The 30-day allowance applies to medicines you carry.
Legal basis: Drugs Act B.E. 2510 (1967), section 13(4). Thai FDA: FAQs on medicines (Drugs Act B.E. 2510, s.13(4))
Is atovaquone a controlled substance in Thailand?
No. Atovaquone is not on the Thai list of narcotic or psychotropic substances, where it appears in the “others” group. The ordinary medicine rules apply.
Sources
- Thai FDA medicine register (ระบบค้นหาข้อมูลผลิตภัณฑ์ยา), active-ingredient search for “Atovaquone”, retrieved 30 September 2026
- Thai FDA Narcotics Control Division, Permit for Traveller: drug list, retrieved 30 September 2026
- Thai FDA: FAQs on medicines (Drugs Act B.E. 2510, s.13(4))
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General information only, not medical or legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with the Thai FDA or a pharmacist before you buy, take or travel with a medicine. Medical disclaimer