Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.
From the official U.S. FDA label for artemether, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.
Coartem Tablets are indicated for treatment of acute, uncomplicated malaria infections due to Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum) in patients 2 months of age and older with a bodyweight of 5 kg and above. Coartem Tablets have been shown to be effective in geographical regions where resistance to chloroquine has been reported [see Clinical Studies (14.1)] . Limitations of Use : Coartem Tablets are not approved for patients with severe or complicated P. falciparum malaria. Coartem Tablets are not approved for the prevention of malaria. …
The following serious and otherwise important adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of labeling: Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Contraindications (4)] Prolongation of the QT Interval [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Use of QT Prolonging Drugs and Other Antimalarials [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] Drug Interactions with CYP3A4 [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] Drug Interactions with CYP2D6 [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] The most common adverse reactions in adults (greater than 30%) are headache, anorexia, dizziness, asthenia, arthralgia, and myalgia. …
Hypersensitivity Known hypersensitivity to artemether, lumefantrine, or to any of the excipients of Coartem Tablets [see Adverse Reactions (6.2)] . Strong CYP3A4 Inducers Coadministration of strong inducers of CYP3A4 such as rifampin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, and St. …
Avoid use in patients with known QT prolongation, those with hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, and those taking other drugs that prolong the QT interval. ( 5.1 , 12.6 ) Halofantrine and Coartem Tablets should not be administered within one month of each other due to potential additive effects on the QT interval. ( 5.1 , 5.2 , 12.3 ) Antimalarials should not be given concomitantly, unless there is no other treatment option, due to limited safety data. ( 5.2 ) QT prolonging drugs, including quinine and quinidine, should be used cautiously following Coartem Tablets. …
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Published data from clinical studies and pharmacovigilance data have not established an association with artemether/lumefantrine use during pregnancy and major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes (see Data) . The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. …
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Zedmatem Softgel 80/480 mg Capsules contains Artemether; Lumefantrine (80 mg; 480 mg), as capsule, according to its NAFDAC registration record.
Yes. Zedmatem Softgel 80/480 mg Capsules is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number A4-101190, and its registration is active as of 27 October 2026.
No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Zedmatem Softgel 80/480 mg Capsules in our automatically synced alert list.
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Coartem Tablets are indicated for treatment of acute, uncomplicated malaria infections due to Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum) in patients 2 months of age and older with a bodyweight of 5 kg and above. Coartem Tablets have been shown to be effective in geographical regions where resistance to chloroquine has been reported [see Clinical Studies (14.1)] . Limitations of Use : Coartem Tablets ar (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for artemether. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)
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