Description
Riamet contains two substances called artemether and lumefantrine. They belong to a group of medicines called anti-malarials. Riamet is only used for the treatment of acute uncomplicated malaria infections caused by a parasite called “Plasmodium falciparum”. Adults and children 2 months of age and older weighing 35 kilograms or more—At first, 4 tablets as a single dose, then one dose (4 tablets) after 8 hours. On days 2 and 3, take one dose (4 tablets) two times a day. This 3-day treatment schedule should have a total of 24 tablets in six doses.
