Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Lumefantrine
Chemical Class
Antimalarial Agent pharmacological group
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Uses
Lumefantrine (or benflumetol) is an antimalarial drug. It is only used in combination with artemether. The term "co-artemether" is someti...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Antimalarial Agent pharmacological group
It belongs to Antimalarial Agent pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Lumefantrine is 528.93.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
240 mg — 12 hourly
Initially for once
2
Child · Initial dose, Repeated after 8,24,36,48 and 60 hours. 5-14 kg of children.
120 mg — As recommended.
3
Child · Over 15 to 24 kg child
240 mg — As recommended.
4
Child · Over 25 to 34 kg
360 mg — As recommended.
5
Child · Oral
16 mg/kg — As recommended.
Initial dose , repeat after 8 hrs , 24 hrs and 48 hrs of 1st dose
Safety Alerts
Lumefantrine is contraindicated in conditions like Renal failure, Pulmonary edema
Important Warnings
Should be use with caution in severely decreased kidney function, Severely decreased liver function, Heart disease
Birth control pills may not work properly while you are taking this medicine
Talk to your doctor about using an extra method of birth control
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Lumefantrinewhich give rise to further complications include FeverChills. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Lumefantrine are more or less tolerable and if they become severethey can be treated symptomaticallythese include WeaknessDizzinessHeadacheFatigueNauseaVomitingDiarrheaMyalgiaPalpitationSleep disturbanceCough
Drug Interactions
Lumefantrine is known to interact with other drugs
the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementVORICONAZOLEadditive QTc-prolongation may occur. Concomitant therapy should be avoided. These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Storage
Tab Store Below 30°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 657.01
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 6 · approved 04 Nov, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 6Rs 657.01
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Lumefantrine, and what they are not.
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Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsCCL Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
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NIMRALL LABORATORIES
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80mg
Rs 1,055.82
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Macmether
80mg
Rs 1,189.62
Macter International Limited
Amblum
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Rs 977.36 ceiling
Amarant Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
Artinex
80mg
Rs 1,164.2 ceiling
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Defal
80mg
Rs 682.48 ceiling
No DRAP alertsHIGHNOON LABORATORIES LTD.
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