Can Coartem be used as a prophylaxis?

It is not indicated for treatment of severe malaria or for prophylaxis. Administration: Coartem is taken twice daily, for a total of six doses. Each dose consists of one to four tablets, depending on body weight. To enhance absorption, the drug should be taken with high-fat food or drinks such as milk.

Can Coartem be used to prevent malaria?

This medication is used to treat malaria in adults and children. The two ingredients in this medication belong to a class of drugs known as antimalarials. Malaria is an infection caused by mosquito bites received while traveling or living in regions of the world where malaria is common.

How long should you take Coartem?

Take Coartem for 3 days even if you are feeling better. Every dose of Coartem should be taken with food, such as milk, infant formula, pudding, porridge, or broth. It is important for you to eat as soon as you can so that your malaria will go away and not get worse.

How long do you take malaria tablets for?

Begin 1-2 days before travel, daily during travel, and for 7 days after leaving. Adults: 300 mg base (500 mg salt), once/week. Children: 5 mg/kg base (8.3 mg/kg salt) (maximum is adult dose), once/week. Begin 1-2 weeks before travel, once/week during travel, and for 4 weeks after leaving.

How often should I take antimalarial drugs?

For oral dosage form (tablets): For the treatment of malaria: Adults and children 2 months of age and older weighing 35 kilograms or more—At first, 4 tablets as a single dose, then one dose (4 tablets) after 8 hours. On days 2 and 3, take one dose (4 tablets) two times a day.

How long does Coartem last in the body?

Artemether stays in the body for three days. The other is lumefantrine, a broad-spectrum antibiotic that stays in the body for about seven days. Coartem is the most effective treatment for Plasmodium falciparum malaria, the more lethal form.

How do adults take Coartem?

A 3-day treatment schedule with a total of 6 doses is recommended for adult patients with a bodyweight of 35 kg and above: Four tablets as a single initial dose, 4 tablets again after 8 hours, and then 4 tablets twice-daily (morning and evening) for the following 2 days (total course of 24 tablets).

How do you take malaria prophylaxis?

Begin 1-2 days before travel, daily during travel, and for 4 weeks after leaving.

  1. Some people prefer to take a daily medicine.
  2. Good for last-minute travelers because the drug is started 1-2 days before traveling to an area where malaria transmission occurs.
  3. Tends to be the least expensive antimalarial.