Clumet 80mg/480mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Artemether (80mg) + Lumefantrine (4mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Carewell Healthcare |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Clumet 80mg/480mg Tablet is used for the treatment of malaria in both children and adults. Clumet 80mg/480mg 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.
Clumet 80mg/480mg 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 do I take Clumet 80mg/480mg Tablet as directed?
Take Clumet 80mg/480mg Tablet with food, exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This usually involves taking two doses per day with a meal for three days, or as directed. On the first day of treatment, take one dose with food followed by another dose eight hours later. Then, for the next two days, take one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening. It is recommended to resume normal eating habits as soon as possible after taking this medication, as it improves absorption.
Can I use Clumet 80mg/480mg Tablet during pregnancy?
Clumet 80mg/480mg Tablet is not suitable for women in their first trimester of pregnancy due to the risk of fetal loss. It's essential to discuss this with your doctor before taking the medication.
What are the specific contraindications for using Clumet 80mg/480mg Tablet?
Clumet 80mg/480mg Tablet is not recommended for patients who have a known hypersensitivity to any of its active or inactive ingredients. Additionally, caution should be exercised in cases of severe malaria and in the first trimester of pregnancy.
How should I store and dispose of Clumet 80mg/480mg Tablet?
Store Clumet 80mg/480mg Tablet in its original container, tightly closed. Keep it out of reach of children and 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. Clumet 80mg/480mg 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 Clumet 80mg/480mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Clumet 80mg/480mg 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
Clumet 80mg/480mg 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.
