Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Artesunate
Drug Class
Antimalarials
ATC Code
P01BE03
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Artesul?
Uses
Artesunate is used to treat severe malaria in adults and children. Artesunate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication...
How It Works
. It is of Semi Synthetic origin. . The Molecular Weight of Artesunate is 384.42.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IM
2.4 mg/kg — As recommended.
Severe malaria: This dose is followed by 1.2mg/Kg at 12 and 24 hours then 1.2mg/Kg daily for 6 days. If the patient can swallow, the daily dose can be given orally.
2
Adult · IV
2.4 mg/kg — As recommended.
Severe malaria: This dose is followed by 1.2mg/Kg daily until the patient can take orally artesunate or another effective antimalarial drug.
3
Adult · PO
4 mg/kg — As recommended.
Monotherapy: 4mg/Kg loading dose on the first day followed by 2mg/Kg once a day for 6 days.
Safety Alerts
Severe liver or kidney dysfunction, blood dyscrasias, neonates, Sulphonamide sensitivity
Important Warnings
Perform regular blood counts during long-term prophylaxis
Avoid excess sunlight exposure
Side Effects
Abdominal paindiarrhoeaheadachefeverGI distressblood dyscrasiasskin rash (discontinue immediately)Pharyngitis or pruritus occurs. Rare: erythema multiformeStevens-Johnson syndromeLyells syndrome.
Drug Interactions
Folate inhibitors.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Lactation
Contraindicated
Storage
Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 123.92
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 8 · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
No retail prices recorded
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Artesunate, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Fansiplus
100mg
Rs 175.59
WILSHIRE LABORATORIES (PVT) LTD.
Sp-Mal
100mg
Rs 191.31 ceiling
Focus & Rulz Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd
Fansi Plus
Rs 175.59 ceiling
Wilshire Laboratories (Private) Limited
Misomal-SP
500mg
Rs 193.89 ceiling
TABROS PHARMA (PVT). LTD.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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