Armet L 80mg/480mg Tablet

Short Description

Armet L 80mg/480mg Tablet is a combination medicine that treats malaria by preventing the growth of parasites inside the body.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Armet L 80mg/480mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that should be taken with food and at a fixed time regularly. Take the medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not consume more than the recommended dose as this may have harmful effects on your body. A missed dose should be taken as soon as you remember. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy. Some common side effects of this medicine are headaches, loss of appetite, weakness, pain in muscles, and joint pain. You may also feel dizzy, thus it is advised not to drive or operate machinery. To overcome dizziness, you should drink plenty of fluid. If any of the side effects get aggravated, contact your doctor immediately.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Armet L 80mg/480mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

Headaches Loss of appetite Weakness Pain in muscles Joint pain Dizziness

Alcohol Warning

Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine.

Breastfeeding Warning

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult with their doctor before taking this medicine.

Pregnancy Warning

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult with their doctor before taking this medicine.

Armet L 80mg/480mg Tablet is a combination of two antiparasitic medicines: Arteether and Lumefantrine, which treats malaria. These medicines work by increasing the levels of haeme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.