Artegen 140mg Tablets

Artegen 140mg Tablets

Generic Name: Artemether + Lumefantrine
Strength: 140mg
Pack Size: 2 x 8’s
Trade Price (T.P.): PKR 467.50
Maximum Retail Price (M.R.P.): PKR 550.00

Description:

Artegen 140mg Tablets combine Artemether and Lumefantrine, forming an effective antimalarial treatment used primarily for Plasmodium falciparum infections, including strains resistant to other antimalarials.

Key Features:

• Fast-acting artemether for rapid parasite clearance

• Lumefantrine offers a longer-lasting effect to prevent recurrence

• Ideal for areas with high malaria resistance

• WHO-recommended fixed-dose combination therapy

Dosage & Administration:

Typically administered as 4 tablets initially, followed by 4 tablets after 8 hours, and then 4 tablets twice daily for the next two days (total of 24 tablets over 3 days). Always use under a physician’s guidance.

Precautions:

• Not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy

• Avoid in patients with known QT prolongation or on QT-prolonging medications

• Take with food to enhance absorption

Storage:

Keep in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.

Disclaimer:

This medication should only be used under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider. Self-treatment of malaria is discouraged.