Antiparasitics
Antiparasitics are a broad family of medicines used for infections caused by parasites. The right medicine depends on the parasite involved, the site of infection and clinical assessment, so medicines within this category should not be treated as interchangeable.
What types of medicine belong to the antiparasitic group?
This group includes antimalarials, used in the management or prevention of malaria in appropriate circumstances, and anthelmintics, used for certain worm infections. These are long-established therapeutic approaches, but their uses, suitability and prescribing requirements differ. A prescriber can determine whether an antiparasitic medicine is appropriate for a particular infection or travel-related need.
How do antimalarials and anthelmintics differ when choosing a product?
The main distinction is the type of parasite a medicine is intended to address. Chloroquine is an antimalarial, while levamisole is an anthelmintic. They contain different active ingredients and are not direct substitutes. Before choosing, check the active ingredient, tablet strength, pack quantity and the purpose for which it has been prescribed.
Which antiparasitic tablets do we list?
We list two tablet products in this category. The comparison below helps distinguish their active ingredients, strengths and catalogue pack options; we show each product's price rather than a like-for-like comparison between different medicines.
| Product | Active ingredient | Form | Available strengths | Pack quantities | Price from | Lowest price per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aralen | Chloroquine | Tablet | 250 mg, 500 mg | 30-360 tablets | £49.63 | £0.95 per tablet |
| Dicaris | Levamisole | Tablet | 150 mg | 16-92 tablets | £88.16 | £2.57 per tablet |
What should UK customers know about prescription status and market records?
In the United Kingdom, chloroquine is a Prescription Only Medicine and requires a prescription from an authorised prescriber. The UK authorisation of the listed Aralen 250 mg and 500 mg presentations depends on the specific salt, strength, dosage form and marketing authorisation holder, so this should be checked against the current MHRA product record. No current UK marketing authorisation has been identified for the exact Dicaris 150 mg tablet product, and its UK prescription classification cannot be confirmed. These points apply to the individual products, not to every antiparasitic medicine.
How do delivery and storage considerations affect an order?
We offer tracked Express shipping, estimated at 4-7 days, for £22.22, and Standard shipping without tracking, estimated at 14-21 days, for £11.10. Free shipping is available for either method when its respective checkout threshold is reached. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, Bitcoin and USDT.
Storage requirements vary by product. Aralen tablets should be stored at 20°C to 25°C, with permitted excursions from 15°C to 30°C, in a tightly closed, light-resistant container. Dicaris tablets should be kept dry, protected from light and stored between 15°C and 30°C. We package medicines carefully for standard postal delivery. Prompt receipt and correct storage after delivery help keep the order in good condition.