Actizo 20 mg/120 mg Tablet
strip of 8.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Artemether (20mg) + Lumefantrine (1mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Actizo 20 mg/120 mg Tablet is used for the treatment of malaria in both children and adults. It contains two antimalarial medicines. Actizo 20 mg/120 mg Tablet works by killing the malaria-causing parasites, thereby preventing further spread of the infection. It should be taken with food to help your body better absorb the medicine. Take it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not take more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. Complete the full course of treatment to ensure the infection is treated completely. Common side effects include headache, loss of appetite, weakness, joint pain, or muscle pain. You may also feel dizzy after taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if these persist or worsen. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medicine unless prescribed by the doctor, as it may have harmful effects on the developing baby.
Actizo 20 mg/120 mg Tablet is a combination of two antiparasitic medicines: Artemether and Lumefantrine, which treat malaria. These medicines work by increasing the levels of haeme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.
How to take Actizo 20 mg/120 mg Tablet?
Take Actizo 20 mg/120 mg Tablet with food, exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This medicine is usually taken twice a day with a meal for 3 days, or as directed. On your first day of treatment, take your first dose with food, followed by your second dose 8 hours later. Then for the next 2 days, take one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening. Patients should be encouraged to resume normal eating as soon as food can be tolerated, since this improves the absorption of the medicine.
Can I take Actizo 20 mg/120 mg Tablet while I am pregnant?
No, Actizo 20 mg/120 mg Tablet is considered to be harmful for women in their first trimester of pregnancy. The reason being, it increases the chances of fetal loss.
Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Actizo 20 mg/120 mg Tablet?
The use of Actizo 20 mg/120 mg Tablet is considered to be harmful for patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the active or inactive ingredients of the medicine. Caution is advised in patients with cases of severe malaria and in the first trimester of pregnancy.
What should I know about the storage and disposal of Actizo 20 mg/120 mg Tablet?
It is advised to keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. It should be kept out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Actizo 20 mg/120 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
- You have been prescribed Actizo 20 mg/120 mg Tablet for the treatment of acute uncomplicated malaria that is resistant to other antimalarial medications such as chloroquine.
- Wear light-coloured and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
- Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.
- Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms in spite of screening.
- Finish the prescribed course even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- It should be taken with food or drinks rich in fat such as milk.
- It may cause fatigue and dizziness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
- If you vomit within 1 hour of taking the tablets, take another dose.
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney, liver, or heart disease.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Actizo 20 mg/120 mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Actizo 20 mg/120 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
Actizo 20 mg/120 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
