Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet Information

Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Actizo Benefits & Uses
Actizo Dosage & How to Take
Actizo Side Effects
Actizo Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Actizo with Other Drugs
Actizo Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Actizo
Actizo Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet,Initially 4 tablets as single dose, then 4 tablets after 8 hours
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 3 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet, dose should be given on according to weight
Adult	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet,Initially 4 tablets as single dose, then 4 tablets after 8 hours
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet,Initially 4 tablets as single dose, then 4 tablets after 8 hours
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet, dose should be given to patients having weight more than 5 kg

Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Actizo may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Actizo again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Actizo as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Actizo has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Actizo may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Actizo may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Codeine

Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diabetes
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet

Is this Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet is not addictive in nature.

Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet

You can take Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet

Taking Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 829,830

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 832-834

Actizo 40 Mg/240 Mg Tablet