Lufart Tablet is used to treat acute and uncomplicated malarial infections in patients weighing 5 kg (11 lb) and above. This medicine works by killing the parasitic organisms that cause malaria by blocking the synthesis of nucleic acid and proteins. This medicine helps by preventing the growth of malarial parasites.

Uses and indications of Lufart:
Lufart is used to treat malaria (non severe one).
It is important to note here that it is not used to prevent malaria.

Dosage of Lufart:
Lufart comes in strengths of 20/120 mg and 80/480 mg.
Its dose is body weight dependent.

The usual doses are as follow:

For people who weighs 35 kg and above
Take four (4) tablets of 20/120 mg as an initial dose.
Take 4 more tablets 8 hours later.
Then take 4 tablets in the morning and 4 tablets in the evening for the next 2 days.
The patient will take one (1) tablets instead of 4 if the strength is 80/480 mg.

For children who weighs 25 kg to 35 kg
Take three (3) tablets as an initial dose.
Take 3 more tablets 8 hours later.
Then take 3 tablets in the morning and 3 tablets in the evening for the next 2 days.

For children who weighs 15 kg to 25 kg
Take two (2) tablets as an initial dose.
Take 2 more tablets 8 hours later.
Then take 2 tablets in the morning and 2 tablets in the evening for the next 2.

For children who weighs 5 kg to 15 kg
Take one (1) tablets as an initial dose.
Take a second tablets 8 hours later.
Then take 1 tablet in the morning and 1 tablets in the evening for the next 2 days.
Artemether lumefantrine should not be given to a child who weighs less than 5 kg.

Side Effects of Lufart
Common side effects of Lufart may include:
Headache
Fever
Dizziness
Chills
Cough
Feeling weak or tired
pain in your muscle and joints
Loss of Appetite.

Some people can experience allergic reactions and it could be life threatening. If it occurs, stop your medication immediately and seek emergency medical help.

You may experience other side effects other than those listed above.

Can Lufart be used in Pregnancy and by Nursing Mothers?
The safety of taking Lufart in pregnancy is not yet known. Hence, if you must take it, do that with caution. Meanwhile, no harm has equally been reported.
The same thing is applicable while breastfeeding.

What to do in cases of missed dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost the time for your next scheduled dose.
Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.