Description:

•  A dry powder that must be mixed with water to form a liquid medicine, specifically engineered to quickly clear malaria parasites from the bloodstream. 

Prescription: 

• Strictly Prescription-Only (Rx). A medical professional must confirm a malaria infection through a blood test (RDT or microscopy) before administration. 

Therapeutic Category: 

• Antimalarial agent / Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT). 

Active Ingredients/Composition:

•  Each 5ml of reconstituted liquid suspension contains:
  • Artemether (20 mg): A fast-acting artemisinin derivative that rapidly destroys the bulk of the malaria parasites in the red blood cells.
  • Lumefantrine (120 mg): A long-acting antimalarial that lingers in the body to eliminate any remaining parasites and prevent the infection from returning. 

Usage & Forms

Variant: 

• 60ml Oral Suspension bottle (supplied as a dry powder).

Consume Type:

•  Oral use only (swallowed after mixing with clean water).
• Directions/Usage:
  • Reconstitution: Tap the bottle to loosen the dry powder, add boiled and cooled water up to the ring mark on the bottle, shake vigorously, and let it sit for a few minutes before use.
  • Dosing: Usually given as a standard 6-dose course over 3 consecutive days. The exact milliliters (ml) per dose must be calculated by a doctor or pharmacist based strictly on the child’s weight and age.
  • Crucial Rule: Always give this medication with food, milk, or infant formula. Lumefantrine needs dietary fats to be absorbed properly by the body.
  • Vomiting Rule: If the child vomits within 30 to 60 minutes after taking a dose, you must administer a replacement full dose immediately. 

Common Side Effects: 

• Generally well-tolerated. Some children may experience a temporary loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, or mild dizziness.

Package Type:

•  High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) or glass bottle containing dry powder, often packaged with a plastic measuring cup or syringe inside a cardboard box. 

Storage Advice:

•  Store the dry powder below 30°C in a dry place. Once mixed with water, the reconstituted liquid suspension must be kept in a cool place and discarded after 7 to 14 days (check the specific label timeline). Do not freeze. Keep out of reach of children. 
• Safety Advice:
  • Do not use this medication as a prophylactic (to prevent malaria before traveling). It is only intended to cure active infections.
  • Do not stop the treatment early. You must complete all 6 doses over the 3 days, even if the child feels completely better on day two, to prevent the malaria from returning as a drug-resistant strain.
  • Avoid mixing this with other medications that affect heart rhythms (QT prolongation) or specific epilepsy treatments without medical clearance. 

Manufacturer/Marketer:

•  Distributed by regional pharmaceutical providers specializing in essential anti-parasitic medicines for tropical health.

Country of Origin: 

• Primarily India or China (the main international production hubs for global ACT antimalarial supplies).