Combither Forte Strip Of 6 Tablets

• If you are allergic to Artemether and Lumefantrine or any of the ingredient of Combither Forte Tablet.
• If you have a serious malarial infection with impaired body functions like difficulty in breathing, fits, kidney brain and liver-related problems.
• If you have a family history of heart disease.
• If you are taking medicines such as Flecainide, Metoprolol, Imipramine, Amitriptyline, Clomipramine, Terfenadine, Astemizole or Cisapride.
• If you have heart diseases like irregular heart rhythm or heart failure.
• If you have an imbalance of electrolytes in your body due to fluid loss.

• Low appetite, vomiting, stomach pain, nausea and diarrhoea
• Headache, dizziness and sleeplessness
• Tingling or pricking sensation
• Unusual muscle movements, joint pain and fatigue
• Pounding and irregular heartbeat
• Skin disorders like rashes or itching
• Difficulty in walking properly and lack of energy
• Cough

Other General Warnings

• You have a family history of irregular heartbeat or sudden death due to heart problems.
• You have heart disorders like irregular heartbeat, slow heart rate, etc.
• You are taking any other medicine to treat malaria-like Quinine or Mefloquine, special medical observation is required.
• Your existing disease condition gets worsened after taking this medicine, immediate attention of a doctor is required.
• You are an HIV positive patient and taking medicines to treat HIV.
• You are using pills as contraceptive measures, you need to use an alternative method of contraception like condoms at least for a month.
• You have serious kidney and liver function problems.

• Combither Forte Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor preferably with food, a beverage containing milk or water. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. It would be best if you take it at a fixed time for optimal results, and you should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
• In case you vomit within 1 hour of taking this medicine, take another dose.

• Store Combither Forte Tablet below 30°C.
• Protect it from light and moisture.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Overdose

• There is limited information about the effect of overdose of Combither Forte Tablet.
• In case of an overdose, contact your doctor or reach out to your nearest hospital as soon as possible. Try to carry the pack of the medicine to make overdose assessment easier for doctor/hospital staff.

Missed a Dose

• It would be best if you don't miss a dose of anti-malarial medicine as it may lead to treatment failure.
• If you have missed any dose of medicine, take it as soon as you remember.
• If it's already the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
• Never take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Never take medicines like Clarithromycin, Ciprofloxacin, Fluconazole, Terfenadine, Flecainide, Cisapride with Combither Forte Tablet as it can lead to serious heart problems.
• Medicines like Metoprolol, Imipramine, Amitriptyline, Clomipramine, anti-malarial medicines like Mefloquine, Quinine should not be taken with this medicine.
• If you have taken Combither Forte Tablet, Rifampin, Carbamazepine and Phenytoin should not be taken for at least one month.
• You should not take Combither Forte Tablet if you have taken Halofantrine - an anti-malarial medicine, within a month.
• Other medicines that should be used with caution are antifungal medicines like Ketoconazole, anti-HIV medicines like Ritonavir, oral contraceptive etc.
• Discuss with your doctor about any other medicine, herbal preparation and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible interactions.

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