Artether L 80 mg/480 mg Tablet
strip of 6.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Artemether (80mg) + Lumefantrine (4mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Medley Pharmaceuticals |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Artether L 80 mg/480 mg Tablet is used for the treatment of malaria in both children and adults. It contains two medicines both of which belong to a group of medicines called antimalarials. Artether L 80 mg/480 mg Tablet works by killing the malaria-causing parasites thereby preventing further spread of the infection. It should be taken with food as this will 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 make sure the infection is treated completely.
Artether L 80 mg/480 mg Tablet is a combination of two antiparasitic medicines: Artemether and Lumefantrine which treats 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 Artether L 80 mg/480 mg Tablet?
Take Artether L 80 mg/480 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 Artether L 80 mg/480 mg Tablet while I am pregnant?
No, Artether L 80 mg/480 mg Tablet is considered to be harmful during pregnancy. It can increase the risk of fetal loss in the first trimester.
Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Artether L 80 mg/480 mg Tablet?
The use of Artether L 80 mg/480 mg Tablet is considered to be harmful for patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the active or inactive ingredients. 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 Artether L 80 mg/480 mg Tablet?
Store Artether L 80 mg/480 mg Tablet in its original container, tightly closed. Keep it out of reach of children. Store at room temperature 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. Artether L 80 mg/480 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
- 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.
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Weakness
- Joint pain
- Muscle pain
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Artether L 80 mg/480 mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Artether L 80 mg/480 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
Artether L 80 mg/480 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.
