Primaquine
Aminoquinolines
- Drug class
- Aminoquinolines
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Routes
- Oral
- Markets covered
- 2
- Products on record
- 3
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Primaquine is an antimalarial medication belonging to the aminoquinoline drug class [1]. It is approved for the radical cure of vivax malaria, which involves preventing the relapse of the disease [1].
Primaquine phosphate is the active ingredient used in the treatment of vivax malaria [1]. This medication works to eliminate the malaria parasite from the liver, thereby preventing the return of symptoms [1].
This active ingredient is available under various brand names [1]. The number of adverse event reports for primaquine within the last 12 months is not available in the provided data [2].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 2 | February 25, 2026 |
| CA Canada | Health Canada | 1 | April 13, 2026 |
USUnited States· FDA
2 products
Uses
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Primaquine phosphate is indicated for the radical cure (prevention of relapse) of vivax malaria.
How to take
CACanada· Health Canada
1 product
1 product on record with this regulator. Detailed label text (uses, dosage, side effects) is being ingested — the original document is linked under Sources [2].
Drug interactions
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Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 09531382-2e06-41… · revised April 2, 2025 [PDF]
- [2]Health Canada (DPD) · 02017776 · revised April 13, 2026
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