Complete dosing information for ARTEMETHER AND LUMEFANTRINE
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Coartem Tablets should be taken with food. ( 2.1 , 5.2 ) Tablets may be crushed and mixed with 1 to 2 teaspoons of water immediately prior to administration to patients, including children. ( 2.1 ) Coartem Tablets should be administered over 3 days for a total of 6 doses: an initial dose, second dose after 8 hours, and then twice-daily (morning and evening) for the following 2 days. ( 2.2 , 2.3 ) The adult dosage for patients with bodyweight of 35 kg and above is 4 tablets per dose for a total of 6 doses. ( 2.2 ) The number of tablets per dose for children is determined by bodyweight, as shown in the chart below. ( 2.3 ) Tablets per dose by bodyweight; total of 6 doses over 3 days 5 to < 15 kg 1 tablet 15 to < 25 kg 2 tablets 25 to < 35 kg 3 tablets 35 kg and over 4 tablets 2.1 Administration Instructions Coartem Tablets should be taken with food. Patients with acute malaria are frequently averse to food. Patients should be encouraged to resume normal eating