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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta ,
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy

Provend Tablet is used to treat malaria. It contains Proguanil, an antimalarial drug that works by inhibiting the survival of the parasite and thus stopping the infection from spreading. However, Provend Tablet may cause certain side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, vomiting, headache, diarrhoea, body pain, stomach discomfort, abdominal pain, and myalgia (muscle pain).

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Synonym :

PROGUANIL HYDROCHLORIDE

Composition :

PROGUANIL-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Profic Organic Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Provend Tablet

Provend Tablet is an antimalarial medicine used in the treatment of malaria. Malaria is a parasitic disease caused by the plasmodium species. Symptoms may include chills, on-and-off fever, and sweating. Provend Tablet is mostly used in combination with other anti-malarial drugs for the prevention of malaria infection.

Provend Tablet contains Proguanil, which belongs to the class of antimalarial drugs. It works by inhibiting the survival of the parasite and thus stops the infection from spreading.

Provend Tablet may cause certain side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, vomiting, headache, diarrhoea, body pain, stomach discomfort, abdominal pain, and myalgia (muscle pain). These side effects usually disappear without any medical attention. Take Provend Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more than the recommended dose of medicine.

Provend Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Before taking Provend Tablet, inform your doctor if you have/had any liver/kidney disease or heart problem or if you are taking any other medicines. Provend Tablet is only suggested for use in children if prescribed by a paediatrician. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should inform the physician before taking Provend Tablet.

Uses of Provend Tablet

Provend Tablet is used in the treatment of Malaria. The detailed uses of Provend Tablet are as follows:<br/>• Treatment of malaria: Provend Tablet is used to treat malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax. It works by interfering with the parasite’s ability to reproduce inside red blood cells, ultimately killing it and stopping the infection from spreading.<br/>• Malaria prophylaxis: Provend Tablet is also used to prevent malaria, especially for travelers visiting regions where malaria is endemic. It is often used in combination with other antimalarial drugs like atovaquone or chloroquine to enhance effectiveness.<br/>

Directions for Use

• Provend Tablet should be taken with food or milk to improve its absorption into the body.• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.• Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water.• Do not break, chew or crush Provend Tablet.

Medicinal Benefits

Provend Tablet contains Proguanil, which belongs to the class of antimalarial drugs. It works by increasing the harmful, toxic, and highly reactive free radicals in the blood. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading. Provend Tablet is used for the prevention of relapse of malaria caused by plasmodium species. Provend Tablet is used alone or in combination with other medicines for the treatment of malarial infection.

How Provend Tablet Works

Provend Tablet contains Proguanil, which belongs to the class of antimalarial drugs. It works by inhibiting the survival of the parasite and thus stops the infection from spreading.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Provend Tablet out of the sight and reach of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Provend Tablet
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.

What if I have taken an overdose of Provend Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Using more medication will not improve your symptoms; instead, they may cause poisoning or serious side effects. If you suspect that you may have overdosed of Provend Tablet or observe any side effects, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home.

Drug Warnings

Avoid using Provend Tablet if you are allergic to it or any other components. Let your doctor know about your complete medical and medication history to avoid any interactions. Limited information is available for the use of Provend Tablet in pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. Hence, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or are breastfeeding before starting the treatment. Before taking Provend Tablet, inform your doctor if you have/had any liver/kidney disease or heart problem or if you are taking any other medicines. Provend Tablet is only suggested for use in children if prescribed by a paediatrician.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Provend Tablet:
Efavirenz may significantly reduce the blood levels of Provend Tablet, which can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ivabradine with Bosutinib together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • It is important to allow the patient to eat regularly in small amounts to tolerate the food. 
  • Eating at the correct time and taking proper rest is important for the patient to recover.
  • Avoid eating fried and processed foods; junk, oily and spicy foods can aggravate nausea and disturb the body's digestion process. Try to add protein to your diet.
  • Eat nutritious food that helps to improve malaria-induced weakness.
  • Keep your area and surroundings mosquito-free.
  • Use mosquito-repellent products to avoid the recurrence of infections and any other further complications.

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No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- MALARIALS

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

The interaction of Provend Tablet with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor for more information.

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Pregnancy

Caution

If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, inform your doctor before taking Provend Tablet. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Provend Tablet is secreted in human milk. When using this medicine while breastfeeding, exercise caution. Consult your doctor for more information.

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Driving

Unsafe

Provend Tablet may decrease alertness or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. So, do not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Provend Tablet until you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Provend Tablet should be used with caution if you have a pre-existing or a history of liver disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

Provend Tablet should be used with caution if you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney disease. This medicine may cause severe renal impairment in some patients. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Provend Tablet should be used in children only when clinically needed and recommended by the paediatrician. Please consult your doctor for more information.

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FAQs

Provend Tablet is used to treat Malaria.

Provend Tablet contains Proguanil, which works by inhibiting the survival of the parasite and thus stops the infection from spreading.

It is advised not to miss any dose. However, if you forget to take a dose of Provend Tablet, try to take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, avoid taking the skipped dose and continue with your regular dose.

Do not stop taking Provend Tablet without completing the course of the treatment. Abrupt stopping may result in drug resistance, and treating any subsequent infection with the same medicine would be very difficult.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

B-222, Layak Ram Complex, Badarpur, New Delhi- 110044
Other Info - PR33774

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Santoshini Reddy G

M Pharmacy

Last Updated

Jul 18, 2025 | 6:20 PM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.pediatriconcall.com/drugs/proguanil/901
  2. https://www.medicinesinpregnancy.org/Medicine--pregnancy/Proguanil/http://www.antimicrobe.org/drugpopup/proguanil.htm
  3. https://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/proguanil-index.html
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