What is Artelum Tab used for?
Artelum tab contains Arthemeter and Lumefantrine as active ingredients and it is used for the treatment of malaria, chloroquine-resistant severe malaria, and other related conditions in adults and children weighing 5kg and above. Artelum tab can be purchased on Drugstore Nigeria, an online pharmacy store in Lagos.
How does Artelum Tab work?
Artelum tab works by killing malaria parasites and damaging the parasite’s cell membrane.
What is Artelum Tab composition?
Artelum tab contains
• Arthemeter-40mg
• Lumefantrine-240mg
What is Malaria?
Malaria is caused by parasites that enter the body through a mosquito bite. Malaria is common in continents such as Africa, South America, and Southern Asia.
What are the symptoms of Malaria?
Symptoms of malaria include; Headache, Vomiting, Muscle pain, feeling hot and generally feeling unwell.
Artelum tab Dosage.
Take the Artelum tab in the dose prescribed by your physician or carefully follow all the instructions written on the product leaflet.
How to use the Artelum tab
• Use the Artelum tab exactly as directed on the medicine label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not use the Artelum tab in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Take Artelum tab with food, milk, pudding, oatmeal, or broth.
• Artelum tablet may be crushed and mixed with 1 or 2 teaspoons of water for easier swallowing.
How long does it take for the Artelum tab to work?
Artelum tab contains Artemether and lumefantrine which are 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 Artelum.
What are the side effects of taking the Artelum tab?
Common side effects experienced by patients taking Artelum tab include;
• Abdominal pain,
• Anorexia (eating disorder),
• Diarrhea,
• Vomiting,
• Nausea,
• Dizziness
Is Artelum Tab safe to use in pregnancy and lactation?
The Artelum tab is contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation. Ask your physician before taking the Artelum tab.
Where can I buy the Artelum tab in Nigeria?
Buy Artelum tab at Drugstore.ng, Nigeria’s largest online pharmacy store
