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Arinet is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
It is to be given by oral route. The oral dose of Artesunate tablet can be defined as follows:For Artesunate 50 mg tablet:Adults: Two Artesunate 50 tablets twice on the first day, then one Artesunate 50 tablet twice daily for the next four days (4, 2, 2, 2, 2) Children: 1-3 years: 3 Artesunate 50 tablets for 5 days (1, 1⁄2, 1⁄2, 1⁄2, 1⁄2) 4-5 years: 6 Artesunate 50 tablets for 5 days (2, 1, 1, 1, 1) 6-12 years: 8 Artesunate 50 tablets for 5 days (3, 2, 1, 1, 1) For Artesunate 100 mg tablet:Adults: One Artesunate 100 tablet twice on the first day, then half Artesunate 100 tablet twice daily for the next four days (2, 1, 1, 1, 1)Children: 4-5 years: 3 Artesunate 100 tablets for 5 days (1, 1⁄2, 1⁄2, 1⁄2, 1⁄2) 6-12 years: 4 Artesunate 100 tablets for 5 days (11⁄2,1,1⁄2,1⁄2,1⁄2) Patients aged more than 12 years: should be given same as adult dose. Dosage for the prevention of malaria: Two Artesunate 50 tablets (or one Artesunate 100 tablet) as a single dose once a week, from one week before entering a malaria-affected area to four weeks after leaving the area.
Side Effects
Artex tablets are generally well tolerated. No adverse effects have been reported when Artex is taken at the recommended dose.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Use this tablet with caution in patients who are vomiting severely. For emergency treatment of severe malaria, intravenous or intramuscular injection is preferred. Do not use this medicine without the advice of a registered physician, and do not exceed the recommended dose.
Contraindications
Do not use Artesunate if you have a known allergy to Artemisinin or any of its derivatives, or to any of the inactive ingredients in the product.