Artemether+Lumefantrine is used in the treatment of malaria.

How Artemether + Lumefantrine works

Artemether + Lumefantrine is a combination of two antiparasitic medicines: Artemether and Lumefantrine, which treats 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.

• You have been prescribed Artemether + Lumefantrine for the treatment of acute uncomplicated malaria that is resistant to other antimalarial medications such as chloroquine.
• Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:
  • 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.