Artem DS Plus 40mg/240mg Tablet contains artemether 40mg and lumefantrine 240mg, a combination antimalarial medicine used to treat uncomplicated malaria caused by susceptible Plasmodium parasites.

Artemether rapidly reduces malaria parasites in the blood, while lumefantrine helps eliminate remaining parasites. Using two antimalarial medicines with different mechanisms helps provide effective treatment and reduces the likelihood of treatment failure.

Artem DS Plus is intended for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria and should not be used as a malaria-prevention medicine. Severe or complicated malaria requires urgent medical assessment and appropriate treatment.

Uses

• Used to treat uncomplicated malaria
• Helps eliminate malaria parasites from the bloodstream
• Used for malaria caused by susceptible Plasmodium species
• Helps relieve malaria symptoms by treating the underlying infection
• Provides combination antimalarial treatment

Benefits

• Combines two antimalarial medicines with complementary actions
• Rapidly reduces malaria parasite levels
• Helps clear susceptible malaria parasites from the blood
• Supports effective treatment of uncomplicated malaria
• Convenient oral tablet formulation

Dosage

• Take Artem DS Plus 40mg/240mg exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• The appropriate dose depends on age and body weight and should be determined by a healthcare professional.
• Artemether/lumefantrine is commonly given as a six-dose treatment over 3 days for uncomplicated malaria.
• Take each dose with food, milk, or a drink containing some fat to improve absorption.
• If vomiting occurs soon after taking a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist because the dose may need to be repeated.
• Complete the full prescribed course even if you feel better.
• Do not take more than the prescribed dose.

Possible Side Effects

Some people may experience:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Weakness or fatigue
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Abdominal discomfort
• Muscle or joint pain

Rarely, artemether/lumefantrine can affect heart rhythm or cause serious allergic reactions. Seek urgent medical attention for fainting, severe palpitations, difficulty breathing, facial swelling, severe rash, or significant worsening of symptoms.

Precautions

• Inform your doctor if you have heart-rhythm problems, liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of fainting.
• Tell your healthcare professional about all medicines you take, especially medicines that can affect heart rhythm.
• Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice unless your doctor advises otherwise.
• Always take the medicine with food or a suitable fatty drink to improve absorption.
• Complete the entire treatment course even if malaria symptoms improve.
• If you vomit after taking a dose, contact your healthcare professional for advice.
• Seek urgent medical care for confusion, seizures, severe weakness, breathing difficulty, or persistent vomiting, as these may indicate severe malaria.

FAQs

Q1: What is Artem DS Plus 40mg/240mg Tablet used for?

Artem DS Plus contains artemether 40mg and lumefantrine 240mg and is used to treat uncomplicated malaria.

Q2: How should Artem DS Plus 40mg/240mg be taken?

Take it according to the prescribed schedule, preferably with food, milk, or another source of fat to improve absorption.

Q3: Is Artem DS Plus used for severe malaria?

No. Severe or complicated malaria requires urgent medical evaluation and appropriate treatment, which may involve injectable antimalarial medicines.

Q4: What should I do if I vomit after taking Artem DS Plus?

Contact your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on how soon vomiting occurs, the dose may need to be repeated.

Q5: Can Artem DS Plus prevent malaria?

No. Artemether/lumefantrine is intended to treat malaria and should not be used as a routine malaria-prevention medicine.

Q6: Can Artem DS Plus be taken during pregnancy?

Malaria during pregnancy requires prompt medical treatment. Artemether/lumefantrine may be used when clinically appropriate, but treatment should be determined by a qualified healthcare professional.