Riamet
Riamet is an antimalarial medication containing a fixed-dose combination of artemether (an artemisinin derivative) and lumefantrine. It is highly effective in rapidly clearing malaria parasites from the blood and is used as a first-line treatment for uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria.
Dosage by Body Weight
A standard 3-day treatment course of 6 doses is recommended. Doses should be taken with high-fat food or milk to significantly increase absorption. The first dose is taken immediately, followed by the second dose 8 hours later, and then twice daily (morning and evening) for the next 2 days.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not established
- Frequency
- Not recommended
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in infants weighing less than 5 kg have not been established.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- 1 tablet (20 mg artemether / 120 mg lumefantrine)
- Frequency
- 6 doses over 3 days (at 0, 8, 24, 36, 48, and 60 hours)
- Tracking Notes
- Take with fatty food or milk. Dispersible tablets can be used for ease of administration in young children.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- 1 tablet (20 mg artemether / 120 mg lumefantrine)
- Frequency
- 6 doses over 3 days (at 0, 8, 24, 36, 48, and 60 hours)
- Tracking Notes
- Take with fatty food or milk to ensure proper absorption.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- 1 tablet for weight under 15 kg; 2 tablets for exactly 15 kg
- Frequency
- 6 doses over 3 days (at 0, 8, 24, 36, 48, and 60 hours)
- Tracking Notes
- Dose increases to 2 tablets per dose once the patient reaches 15 kg.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 2 tablets (40 mg artemether / 240 mg lumefantrine)
- Frequency
- 6 doses over 3 days (at 0, 8, 24, 36, 48, and 60 hours)
- Tracking Notes
- Take with fatty food or milk to ensure proper absorption.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not established | Not recommended | Safety and efficacy in infants weighing less than 5 kg have not been established. |
| 5-7 kg | 1 tablet (20 mg artemether / 120 mg lumefantrine) | 6 doses over 3 days (at 0, 8, 24, 36, 48, and 60 hours) | Take with fatty food or milk. Dispersible tablets can be used for ease of administration in young children. |
| 8-10 kg | 1 tablet (20 mg artemether / 120 mg lumefantrine) | 6 doses over 3 days (at 0, 8, 24, 36, 48, and 60 hours) | Take with fatty food or milk to ensure proper absorption. |
| 11-15 kg | 1 tablet for weight under 15 kg; 2 tablets for exactly 15 kg | 6 doses over 3 days (at 0, 8, 24, 36, 48, and 60 hours) | Dose increases to 2 tablets per dose once the patient reaches 15 kg. |
| 16-20 kg | 2 tablets (40 mg artemether / 240 mg lumefantrine) | 6 doses over 3 days (at 0, 8, 24, 36, 48, and 60 hours) | Take with fatty food or milk to ensure proper absorption. |
Formulation
Purpose
Treatment of acute, uncomplicated malaria infections caused by Plasmodium falciparum in adults, children, and infants.
Generic Name
Artemether and LumefantrineScheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.