Lonart Dispersible

What is Lonart Dispersible Used For?

Lonart dispersible is an anti-malaria drug used for the treatment of acute malaria infections in children. It works by inhibiting the growth of the malaria parasite. It does not work in cases of severe or complicated malaria. It is available on Drugstore Nigeria, Nigeria’s Largest Online Pharmacy.

Composition

Lonart dispersible contains Artemether 20 mg and  Lumefantrine 120 mg.

What is Arthemether?

Artemether is the most active member of Artemisinins, a class of antimalarial drugs gotten from Artemisinin.

How Long Does Artemether/ Lumefantrine Stay In The Body?

It has a half-life of about six days in healthy people and about three to four days in patients with malaria.

Uses of Lonart

It is used in the treatment of malaria in children. It is available on Drugstore Nigeria, Nigeria’s Largest Online Pharmacy. 

Dosage

It should be used with food, and should be used as prescribed by a physician. Also, grapefruit juice should be avoided while this drug is being administered.

Interactions

No special interactions have been recorded. However, the consumption of grape juice has been found to decrease the metabolism of some antimalarial drugs and is therefore not advisable.

Precautions

It should not be used by patients who have a history of prolonged heartbeat, decreased heart rate, low levels of potassium in the blood, 

Side effects 

The side effects of the use of artemether include; Fever, Headache, Loss of appetite, weakness, nausea or vomiting, pain in the abdominal region, cough and inability to sleep. Allergy reactions such as rash, severe dizziness and swelling of the face, tongue or throat are rare.

Lonart Price 

It is available on Drugstore Nigeria, Nigeria’s Largest Online Pharmacy for 400 naira.

What is Lonart Dispersible Used For?

Lonart dispersible is an anti-malaria drug used for the treatment of acute malaria infections in children. It works by inhibiting the growth of the malaria parasite. It does not work in cases of severe or complicated malaria. It is available on Drugstore Nigeria, Nigeria’s Largest Online Pharmacy.

Composition

Lonart dispersible contains Artemether 20 mg and  Lumefantrine 120 mg.

What is Arthemether?

Artemether is the most active member of Artemisinins, a class of antimalarial drugs gotten from Artemisinin.

How Long Does Artemether/ Lumefantrine Stay In The Body?

It has a half-life of about six days in healthy people and about three to four days in patients with malaria.

Uses of Lonart

It is used in the treatment of malaria in children. It is available on Drugstore Nigeria, Nigeria’s Largest Online Pharmacy. 

Dosage

It should be used with food and should be used as prescribed by a physician. Also, grapefruit juice should be avoided while this drug is being administered.

Interactions

No special interactions have been recorded. However, the consumption of grape juice as been found to decrease the metabolism of some antimalarial drugs and is therefore not advisable.

Precautions

It should not be used by patients who have a history of prolonged heartbeat, decreased heart rate, low levels of potassium in the blood, 

Side effects 

The side effects of the use of artemether include; Fever, Headache, Loss of appetite, weakness, nausea or vomiting, pain in the abdominal region, cough and inability to sleep. Allergy reactions such as rash, severe dizziness and swelling of the face, tongue or throat are rare.

Lonart Price 

It is available on Drugstore Nigeria, Nigeria’s Largest Online Pharmacy for 400 naira.