Coartem 20/120mg (24 Tablets) Adult Pack
Coartem is a leading ACT (Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy) antimalarial medication, recognized as the gold standard for treating acute, uncomplicated malaria in Nigeria. This adult pack contains 24 tablets, combining Artemether (20mg) and Lumefantrine (120mg) to provide fast and effective relief from malaria symptoms like fever, chills, and body aches.
Why Choose Coartem?
- Proven Efficacy: Highly effective against malaria parasites, including multi-drug resistant strains of Plasmodium falciparum.
- Fast Action: Artemether quickly reduces the parasite load, while Lumefantrine ensures the infection is completely cleared.
- Standard Treatment: This 24-tablet pack is the complete 3-day treatment course for adults and children weighing 35kg or more.
Coartem Dosage for Adults
To ensure the best results and prevent the return of malaria, it is crucial to follow the full treatment course:
- Total Course: 24 tablets taken over 3 days (6 doses of 4 tablets each).
- Day 1: Take the first 4 tablets immediately at diagnosis, then take another 4 tablets 8 hours later.
- Day 2 & 3: Take 4 tablets in the morning and 4 tablets in the evening (every 12 hours).
Pharmacist's Tip: Always take Coartem with food or a milky drink. This significantly increases the absorption of Lumefantrine, making the treatment more effective. If you vomit within 1 hour of taking the medication, you should repeat the dose.
Original Coartem in Nigeria
Authenticity is key when buying malaria drugs. Original Coartem packs from Novartis include a Mobile Authentication Service (MAS) scratch-off code. You can verify your pack by texting the code to the provided shortcode to ensure you are using genuine medication.
For more information or advice on malaria treatment, you can contact a GoMed pharmacist today.