Lariam and Plan B One-Step

• 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.

• Generic Name: levonorgestrel
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: EContra EZ, Fallback Solo, My Way, Next Choice, Opcicon One-Step, Plan B One-Step, React, Aftera, EContra One-Step, My Choice, My Way, New Day, Next Choice One Dose, Take Action, Kyleena, Liletta, Mirena, Skyla

Plan B One-Step is used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or failure of other forms of birth control (such as condom breakage, or missing 2 or more birth control pills).

Plan B One-Step may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.