Duo-Cotecxin®
Dihydroartemisinin 40mg and Piperaquine phosphate 320mg anhydrous basis) tablets (called Duo-Cotecxin in this leaflet) contains two active components called
· dihydroartemisinin and
· piperaquine phosphate,
makes this antimalarial drug belong to the class called ACTs (Artemisinin Combination Therapies). This medicine is used to treat falciparum malaria and vivax malaria, particularly in case of resistance to other antimalarials.
Duo-Cotecxin is highly beneficial as it provides a longer post treatment protection from malaria. This is as a result of the Piperaquine Phosphate lasting in the blood plasma for 9 to 20 days and in some cases up to 30 days.
Usage
· Swallow the tablets with a little water, after a meal.
· For young children, tablets can be crushed and given with some water.
Medicines are given only once a day, a complete treatment is for 3 days.
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