Diatrizoate Meglumine and Iodipamide Meglumine and Lariam

• Generic Name: diatrizoate / iodipamide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Sinografin

• It is used before an x-ray of the uterus and fallopian tubes.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: mefloquine
• Dosage Forms: tablets
• Other Brand Names: Lariam

Lariam is a medicine used to treat malaria, a disease caused by parasites. Lariam works by interfering with the growth of parasites in the red blood cells of the human body.

Parasites that cause malaria typically enter the body through the bite of a mosquito. Malaria is common in areas such as Africa, South America, and Southern Asia.

Lariam is also used to prevent malaria.

Lariam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.