Artedan Ds 40mg/240mg Capsule (1×8 capsules)

Artedan Ds 40mg/240mg Capsule contains Artemether 40mg/240mg, an antimalarial medicine, usually combined with lumefantrine. Made by Danas, it is prescribed for malaria, including uncomplicated falciparum malaria. Pack size: 1×8 capsules.

Uses of Artedan Ds 40mg/240mg Capsule

Artedan Ds 40mg/240mg Capsule is used to treat malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum and mixed infections. Tablets and suspensions that combine artemether with lumefantrine are a standard treatment for uncomplicated malaria, while artemether injection is used for more severe cases under medical supervision. It is not used to prevent malaria.

How Artedan Ds 40mg/240mg Capsule works

Artemether acts quickly to kill most of the malaria parasites in the blood, and lumefantrine works more slowly to clear the parasites that remain.

Possible side effects

Common side effects of Artedan Ds 40mg/240mg Capsule include:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea or stomach pain
• Weakness and joint or muscle pain

Get medical help if symptoms return, vomiting stops you keeping the medicine down, or you notice a fast or irregular heartbeat.

Precautions and warnings

• Take tablets with food or milk, as fat helps the body absorb lumefantrine.
• Complete the full course even if you feel better.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart rhythm problems or take other medicines that affect the heart.
• Confirm malaria with a blood test where possible, and see a doctor if fever continues after treatment.
• In early pregnancy, use it only on your doctor’s advice.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

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Order Artedan Ds 40mg/240mg Capsule from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Artemether by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.