Artefan 40/240 tablets,6's
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Artefan 40/240 Tablets,6's

Last reviewed: May 25, 2026
  • Active dual antimalarial formulation actively manages severe systemic plasmodium infections.
  • Highly bioavailable compound effectively eradicates dangerous deep tissue parasitic overgrowth.
  • Standardized clinical dosing strictly ensures rapid safe immune system recovery.
SKU: 20220059
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Product description

Artefan 40/240 mg Tablets 6’s

Artefan 40/240 is a fixed-dose combination antimalarial medicine formulated to treat uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria. Each tablet contains Artemether 40 mg and Lumefantrine 240 mg, the WHO-recommended ACT (Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy) for malaria. It is a frontline treatment across Africa, especially effective in Tanzania, where malaria is highly prevalent.
Forms / Strengths
  • Each tablet: Artemether 40 mg + Lumefantrine 240 mg
  • Pack size: 6 tablets (3-day full course)
Main Uses (with localized benefits)
  • First-line treatment of uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria
  • Effective against resistant malaria strains common in sub-Saharan Africa
  • Reduces fever, chills, and parasitemia within 1–2 days
Usage Instructions (Itemized with Dosage / Duration)
  1. Take 1 tablet twice daily (morning and evening) for 3 days.
  2. Take with food or milk to enhance absorption of lumefantrine.
  3. Do not skip doses even if symptoms improve early.
  4. If vomiting occurs within 1 hour, repeat the dose.
  5. Consult a doctor if fever persists beyond 3 days after completion.
Side Effects
  • Headache, dizziness, weakness
  • Loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain
  • Occasional palpitations or skin rash
Interactions
  • Avoid co-administration with drugs that prolong QT interval (e.g., erythromycin, quinidine, halofantrine)
  • Potential interaction with some antiretrovirals (e.g., ritonavir, efavirenz)
  • Do not combine with other antimalarials unless prescribed
Warnings / Precautions (with localized warnings)
  • Not for severe or complicated malaria (requires injectable artesunate instead).
  • Use with caution in early pregnancy (1st trimester).
  • Take with a fatty meal or milk to ensure full absorption.
  • Store in a cool, dry place below 30 °C; avoid humidity common in tropical regions.
  • Keep out of children’s reach.
Quick Product Facts Table
Item Detail
Active Ingredients Artemether 40 mg + Lumefantrine 240 mg
Dosage Frequency Twice daily
Starting Time Within 24 hours symptom relief
Duration of Use 3 days (6 tablets total)
Common Side Effects Headache, dizziness, nausea
Warnings Not for severe malaria; avoid QT-prolonging drugs
Mechanism of Action
Artemether acts rapidly by generating reactive oxygen species that destroy Plasmodium parasites in blood stages. Lumefantrine has a longer half-life, clearing remaining parasites and preventing recurrence. The dual mechanism reduces the risk of resistance and ensures sustained cure.

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