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Coartem 80mg/480mg Tablets 6’s

KSh 520.00

Coartem 80mg/480mg Tablets is a combination medication used primarily for the treatment of acute, uncomplicated malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum. It’s effective in areas where malaria parasites have developed resistance to other treatments. Active Substances: Artemether: 80mg and Lumefantrine: 480mg. 

Anti-Malarials

Suggested Use

Coartem is indicated for the treatment of acute, uncomplicated malaria infections in patients weighing at least 5 kg. It is effective in geographical regions where resistance to chloroquine has been reported.

 

Dosage:

Adults and children weighing 35kg or more:

  • Take one tablet (80mg/480mg) twice daily for 3 consecutive days (total of 6 tablets).
  • Tablets should be taken with food or a milk-based drink to enhance absorption.

For children under 35kg, refer to the weight-specific dosing of Coartem 20mg/120mg.

Warning

  1.  This medication is not suitable for severe malaria or patients requiring parenteral therapy.
  2.  Avoid use if allergic to artemether, lumefantrine, or any excipients in the formulation.
  3. Drug Interactions:
    • Avoid concurrent use with drugs that prolong the QT interval (e.g., some antibiotics, antifungals).
    • Use with caution alongside medications metabolized by CYP3A4.
  4. Pregnancy:
    • Use in the first trimester only if no safer alternative exists.
    • Generally considered safe in the second and third trimesters under medical supervision.
  5. Breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare professional before use.
  6. Common side effects include headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue. Severe reactions are rare but may include heart rhythm disturbances.

Important Notes:

  • Always complete the full course of treatment, even if symptoms improve.
  • In case of vomiting within 1 hour of taking the tablet, a replacement dose is recommended.
  • Seek medical advice if symptoms persist or worsen after completing treatment.
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Our registered address is Ansell Pharmaceuticals Limited, Kinoo 87, off Waiyaki Way, Kiambu. Dr. David K. Karanja, a registered member, of the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya, is the Superintendent Pharmacist for this pharmacy. Dawa Poa is our online store

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The content on this website was written and edited by Dawa Poa. Our health information, as at the time of publishing, is up-to-date, evidence-based and reviewed by health professionals. Yet, it isn’t intended to replace the medical information given to you by your doctor. You should not use the information on this website for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication or other treatment.

We’ve provided this content for informational purposes only. Dawa Poa does not represent or warrant that the nutrition, ingredient, allergen and other product information on our Website are accurate or complete since this information comes from the product manufacturers. On occasion, manufacturers improve or change their product formulas and update their labels.

We thus recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented on our Website. Instead, you should review the product’s label or contact the manufacturer directly if you have specific product concerns or questions. If you have specific healthcare concerns or questions about the products displayed, please contact your licensed healthcare professional for advice or answers.
We aim to provide you with the knowledge and support you need to make confident decisions about your health and well-being.

Our registered address is Ansell Pharmaceuticals Limited, Kinoo 87, off Waiyaki Way, Kiambu. Dr. David K. Karanja, a registered member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya, is the Superintendent Pharmacist for this pharmacy. Dawa Poa is our online store

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