Rether L 80mg/480mg Tablet

Quick info

Rether L 80mg/480mg Tablet is used for the treatment of malaria in both children and adults. It contains two antimalarial medicines. Rether L 80mg/480mg 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.

How it works

Rether L 80mg/480mg 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.

Direction of use

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. Rether L 80mg/480mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Tips

• You have been prescribed Rether L 80mg/480mg 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.