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Duo Cotecxin Adult 9’s

KSh 500.00

Duo Cotecxin is effective in treating uncomplicated malaria. It is effective against Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax, particularly when other treatments face resistance. Active Substances: Dihydroartemisinin 40mg and Piperaquine 320mg per tablet.

Anti-Malarials

Suggested Use

Duo Cotecxin is indicated for:

  1. Treatment of uncomplicated malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum.
  2. Treatment of uncomplicated malaria due to other Plasmodium species when chloroquine cannot be used.
  3. Completion of treatment following parenteral therapy for severe malaria.
Dosage:

The recommended dosage for adults is as follows:

  • Adults: Take 2 tablets once daily for 3 consecutive days.
  • The dosage may vary based on the weight of the patient or the severity of the infection. Always follow the prescription provided by a healthcare professional.

Method of Administration:

  • Take the tablets with water, preferably after a meal, to improve absorption and reduce gastrointestinal side effects.
  • Ensure all doses are completed, even if symptoms resolve before finishing the treatment.

Warning

  • Contraindications: Do not use in individuals with cardiac disorders (e.g., bradycardia, heart rhythm disorders, congestive heart failure) or those taking medications that prolong the QT interval (e.g., amiodarone, certain antipsychotics).
  • Caution: Use with caution in patients over 60 years or those with renal or hepatic impairment.
  • Adverse Effects: Potential side effects include cardiac disorders (QT prolongation, tachycardia), gastrointestinal disturbances, pruritus, hepatic disorders, and musculoskeletal pain.
  • Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: No known contraindications for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Additional Considerations
  • If vomiting occurs within 30 minutes of administration, the full dose should be re-administered. If vomiting occurs between 30 minutes and one hour after taking the medication, half the dose should be given again.
  • Store below 25 °C and keep out of reach of children.
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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

Disclaimer

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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