Artesul 50mg/500mg/25mg Tablet

Artesul 50mg/500mg/25mg Tablet is a tablet made by Zafa Pharmaceutical Labortories Ltd that contains Artesunate + Sulfadoxine + Pyrimethamine 50mg/500mg, an artemisinin-based combination antimalarial. It is used for uncomplicated falciparum malaria and malaria. Pack size: 1×8 tablets.

Uses of Artesul 50mg/500mg/25mg Tablet

Artesul 50mg/500mg/25mg Tablet is used to treat uncomplicated malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum, the most dangerous malaria parasite. It is an artemisinin-based combination therapy and is part of the recommended malaria treatment in Pakistan. It should only be used after malaria has been confirmed or strongly suspected by a doctor, and it is not meant for preventing malaria or treating severe malaria.

How Artesul 50mg/500mg/25mg Tablet works

Artesunate acts very quickly to kill malaria parasites in the blood and rapidly reduces the parasite load. Sulfadoxine and pyrimethamine work more slowly and stay in the body longer; they block the parasite’s ability to make folate, which it needs to multiply, helping to clear the remaining parasites.

Possible side effects

Most people complete a course of Artesul 50mg/500mg/25mg Tablet without serious problems. Commonly reported side effects include:

• Nausea or vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Tiredness or weakness

Stop taking it and seek urgent medical help if you develop a skin rash, blistering or peeling of the skin, mouth ulcers, yellowing of the skin or eyes, unusual bleeding or bruising, or if fever and symptoms get worse.

Precautions and warnings

• Do not take Artesul 50mg/500mg/25mg Tablet if you are allergic to sulfonamide (sulfa) medicines or to any of its ingredients.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, especially in the first three months, or breastfeeding, so the safest malaria treatment can be chosen.
• Let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney disease, a blood disorder or G6PD deficiency, or folate deficiency.
• Avoid taking other medicines containing sulfonamides, trimethoprim or pyrimethamine at the same time unless your doctor approves.
• Complete the full course and see a doctor again if your fever returns or you feel worse.

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.

Buy Artesul 50mg/500mg/25mg Tablet online in Pakistan

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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.