Lokmal Dispersible Tablet

Lokmal Dispersible Tablets (Artemether 20mg / Lumefantrine 120mg) are a fast-acting Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT) specifically formulated for infants and children. Designed to dissolve quickly in a small amount of water or milk, Lokmal Dispersible provides a palatable, easy-to-administer treatment that rapidly clears malaria parasites from the blood, helping young patients recover safely and quickly.

Uses of Lokmal Dispersible Tablet

• Uncomplicated Malaria Treatment: First-line treatment of acute, uncomplicated malaria infections caused by Plasmodium falciparum in infants and children weighing 5 kg to 35 kg.

• Mixed Infections: Effective against mixed malaria parasite infections containing Plasmodium falciparum.

Quick Tips

• Give with Milk or Food: Lumefantrine relies heavily on dietary fat for absorption; taking doses with milk or food increases bioavailability by up to 16-fold.

• Finish All 6 Doses: Even if fever drops and the child feels better after 24 hours, completing all 6 doses over 3 days is essential to eliminate every parasite and prevent treatment failure.

• Keep track of Doses: Use a dosage calendar or set reminders for the 8-hour and 12-hour follow-up doses.

• Hydration: Encourage the child to drink plenty of fluids to manage fever and prevent dehydration.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lokmal Dispersible Tablet

1. How fast does Lokmal Dispersible work?
   Fever reduction and parasite clearance usually begin within 12 to 24 hours after the first dose.

2. What should I do if my child keeps vomiting the medicine?
   If the child vomits repeatedly and cannot retain the medicine, seek immediate emergency medical care, as injectable antimalarial treatment may be required.

3. Can Lokmal Dispersible be used to prevent malaria?
   No. Lokmal is a curative treatment for active malaria infections, not a prophylactic medicine.

4. Is Lokmal suitable for adults?
   Adults requiring Artemether/Lumefantrine typically take higher-strength non-dispersible tablets (80mg/480mg or four 20mg/120mg tablets per dose).

5. What should I do if I miss a dose?
   Give the missed dose as soon as remembered, and adjust subsequent doses accordingly while maintaining appropriate intervals.

6. Can I dissolve the tablet in juice?
   Water or milk is preferred. Milk is especially ideal as the fat content boosts drug absorption.