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Medicines artemether + lumefantrineQuestion & answer

artemether + lumefantrine · Medicine question

Can it be used below 5 kg body weight?

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

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Answer

Safety and effectiveness have not been established below 5 kg, so specialist advice is required.

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Riamet 20/120mg tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 29

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