Artem Plus 20mg/120mg Tablet contains artemether 20mg and lumefantrine 120mg, a combination antimalarial medicine used to treat uncomplicated malaria caused by susceptible Plasmodium parasites.

Artemether acts rapidly against malaria parasites in the blood, while lumefantrine helps eliminate remaining parasites. The combination works through different mechanisms to improve treatment effectiveness against susceptible malaria infections.

Artem Plus is intended for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria and should not be used for routine malaria prevention. Severe or complicated malaria requires urgent medical evaluation and appropriate treatment.

Uses

• Used to treat uncomplicated malaria
• Helps reduce malaria parasite levels in the blood
• Used for malaria caused by susceptible Plasmodium species
• Helps relieve malaria symptoms by treating the underlying infection
• Provides combination antimalarial therapy

Benefits

• Combines two antimalarial medicines with different mechanisms of action
• Rapidly reduces malaria parasite levels
• Helps clear susceptible malaria parasites from the bloodstream
• Supports effective treatment of uncomplicated malaria
• Convenient oral tablet formulation

Dosage

• Take Artem Plus 20mg/120mg exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• The dose is determined according to age and body weight.
• Artemether/lumefantrine is commonly administered as a six-dose regimen over 3 days for uncomplicated malaria.
• Take each dose with food, milk, or another source of dietary fat to improve absorption.
• If vomiting occurs shortly after a dose, contact your healthcare professional because the dose may need to be repeated.
• Complete the full prescribed treatment course even if symptoms improve.
• Do not change the dose or treatment schedule without medical advice.

Possible Side Effects

Some people may experience:

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

Rare but serious reactions can include significant heart-rhythm disturbances and severe allergic reactions. Seek urgent medical attention for fainting, severe palpitations, difficulty breathing, facial swelling, severe rash, or worsening malaria 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 specifically advised otherwise.
• Take each dose with food or a suitable fatty drink to improve absorption.
• Complete the full course even if you feel better.
• If vomiting occurs after taking a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.
• Seek urgent medical care for confusion, seizures, severe weakness, difficulty breathing, or persistent vomiting, which may indicate severe malaria.

FAQs

Q1: What is Artem Plus 20mg/120mg Tablet used for?

Artem Plus contains artemether 20mg and lumefantrine 120mg and is used to treat uncomplicated malaria.

Q2: How should Artem Plus 20mg/120mg be taken?

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

Q3: Is Artem Plus suitable for severe malaria?

No. Severe or complicated malaria requires urgent medical assessment and appropriate treatment, which may include injectable antimalarial therapy.

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

Contact your doctor or pharmacist. If vomiting occurs soon after taking a dose, another dose may be required according to medical advice.

Q5: Can Artem Plus be used to prevent malaria?

No. Artemether/lumefantrine is intended for malaria treatment and is not a routine malaria-prevention medicine.

Q6: Can Artem Plus be taken during pregnancy?

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