Species
Primaquine dose
P. vivax (regardless of geographic region)
0.5mg/kg (up to 30mg) orally daily (or divided 12 hourly if nausea) with food x 14 days
P. ovale
0.25mg/kg (up to 15mg) orally daily with food x 14 days
Species unknown
0.5mg/kg (up to 30mg) orally daily (or divided 12 hourly if nausea) with food x 14 days
Mild G6PD deficiency Seek expert advice
0.75mg/kg (up to 45mg) orally weekly for 8 weeks