How should I use Coartem?

Take this medicine by mouth with food or a milky drink. Do not drink grapefruit juice with this medicine. Follow the directions on the prescription label. The tablets may be crushed and mixed with 1 to 2 teaspoons of water in a clean container just before the dose. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Take all of your medicine as directed even if you think you are better. Do not skip doses or stop your medicine early. If you vomit within 1 hour after taking your dose, take your dose again. If you vomit the second dose, tell your healthcare provider.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 2 month for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of Coartem contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: Coartem is only for you. Do not share Coartem with others.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.