Amatem 20/120 Tablets HQ

What is Amatem Tab used for?

Amatem tab is a combination drug used for the treatment of acute, uncomplicated infections due to plasmodium falciparum or mixed infection including P. Falciparum and strains from multi-drug resistant areas in adults and children weighing 5kg and above. It is also used as an emergency treatment for Malaria for travellers going to areas where the malaria parasite is resistant to other drugs. Amatem Tab can be purchased on Drugstore Nigeria, an online pharmacy store in Lagos.

What is the composition of Amatem Tab?

Amatem tablet contains;

• Artemether-20mg

• Lumefantrine-120mg

How does Amatem Tab work?

Amatem tab is a combination medicine that works by interfering with the growth of parasites in the red blood cells.

What are the symptoms of Malaria?

Symptoms of malaria include; Headache, Vomiting, Muscle pain, feeling hot and generally feeling unwell.

Amatem Tab Dosage.

Take amatem Tab in the dose prescribed by your physician or carefully follow all the instructions written on the product leaflet.

How to use Amatem Tab

• Use the Amatem tab exactly as directed on the medicine label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

• Do not use the Amatem tab for larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

• Take Amatem Tab with food, milk, pudding, oatmeal, or broth.

• Amatem let may be crushed and mixed with 1 or 2 teaspoons of water for easier swallowing.

How long does it take for Amatem Tab to work?

Amatem Tab contains Artemether and lumefantrine which is usually given as a total of 6 doses over a period of 3 days. Therefore It takes about three days of dosing to get the full effect of Amatem Tab.

What are the Side Effects of taking Amatem Tab?

Common side effects of amatem tablet include;

• Headache

• Dizziness,

• Loss of appetite,

• Weakness,

• Fever,

• Chills,

• Tiredness,

• Muscle/joint pain,

• Nausea,

• Vomiting,