SHAL’ARTEM SUSP

Why do you need to give this medicine? Shal’artem susp is a combination of 2 anti-malarials which are Artemether and Lumefantrine, used in the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria caused by mosquitoes in adult patients.

INGREDIENTS

The 60mls suspension contains 180mg Artemether and 1080mg Lumefantrine.

ADDED INFORMATION

Shal’artem susp should be taken with food or drinks having high quantity of fat fat such as milk.

If vomiting occurs within one hour of taking Shal’artem susp a repeat dose should be taken.

CAUTION

Shal’artem susp should be cautiously used if patient have severe kidney and liver problems.

Do not take Shal’artem susp if;

• allergic to any of the constituents of Shal’artem susp.
• an abnormality in the rhythm of heartbeats (slow or fast heartbeats) or severe heart disease.
• an impairment in the electrolyte (potassium and magnesium) levels in blood.
• Suffering from a severe type of malaria infection

DOSAGE

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECT

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and loss of appetite are common.

Other side effects are headache, giddiness (loss of balance), pain in joints and muscles, tiredness, itching, rashes and disturbance in sleep and gait.

Allergic reactions are rare.

In children less than 5 years old it may cause personality disorders

STORAGE

Store between 15°C to 30°C and away from moisture.