Asumether – LF 80/480

Asumether LF which contains 6 tablets of Artemether/Lumefantrine 80/480mg belongs to Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACTs) antimalarial agents. It is used in treatment of acute uncomplicated malaria in adults or children weighing 35kg and above. The first two doses are taken at 8-hour intervals while the doses for the 2nd and 3rd day are taken at 12-hour intervals making a total of 6 doses to achieve a complete malaria therapy. It should be taken with high-fat food or milk to enhance absorption.