{"product_id":"coartem-80-480mg-6s","title":"Coartem 80\/480mg 6's","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoartem 80\/480\u003c\/b\u003e is a high-strength, fixed-dose combination antimalarial medication. It is used to treat \u003cb\u003eacute, uncomplicated malaria\u003c\/b\u003e infections caused by the \u003ci\u003ePlasmodium falciparum\u003c\/i\u003e parasite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eActive Ingredients\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach single tablet contains two active medications that work together synergistically:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtemether (80 mg):\u003c\/b\u003e A fast-acting artemisinin derivative that rapidly reduces the number of malaria parasites in the blood. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLumefantrine (480 mg):\u003c\/b\u003e A longer-acting antimalarial that clears any remaining parasites to ensure complete recovery and prevent recurrence. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdult Dosage \u0026amp; Administration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis high-strength formulation reduces the \"pill burden,\" replacing the standard regimen of taking four smaller tablets at once. It is meant for adults and adolescents weighing \u003cb\u003e35 kg and above\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe total treatment course consists of \u003cb\u003e6 tablets taken over 3 days\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDay 1:\u003c\/b\u003e Take 1 tablet immediately, followed by a 2nd tablet exactly 8 hours later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDay 2:\u003c\/b\u003e Take 1 tablet in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening (approx. 12 hours apart).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDay 3:\u003c\/b\u003e Take 1 tablet in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“On your first day of treatment, take your first dose with food, followed by your second dose 8 hours later. Then each day for the next 2 days, take one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Usage Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake with Food:\u003c\/b\u003e Always take this medication with a fatty meal, milk, porridge, or broth. Fat significantly increases the absorption of lumefantrine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eVomiting:\u003c\/b\u003e If you vomit within 30 to 60 minutes of taking a dose, you must take another replacement dose immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo Not Use for Prevention:\u003c\/b\u003e Coartem is strictly a cure for active infections; it cannot be used as a prophylactic to prevent malaria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Side Effects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMost people tolerate the medication well, but you may experience temporary side effects:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHeadaches or dizziness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNausea, abdominal pain, or loss of appetite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMuscle or joint pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eUnusual tiredness or fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eDisclaimer: Always consult a healthcare professional or pharmacist to confirm your diagnosis and ensure this medication is safe for you, especially if you have pre-existing heart or liver conditions.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optum Health Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53475676160300,"sku":null,"price":920.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/prescription-required.png?v=1745497922","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.com\/products\/coartem-80-480mg-6s","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}