Combither Dry Syrup

How to use Combither Dry Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Dissolve the powder in sterile water. Shake well and use. Combither Dry Syrup is to be taken with food.

How Medicine Works

Combither Dry Syrup is a combination of two antiparasitic medicines: Artemether and Lumefantrine, which treats malaria. These medicines work by increasing the levels of haeme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.

Expert Advice

• You have been prescribed Combither Dry Syrup for the treatment of acute uncomplicated malaria that is resistant to other antimalarial medications such as chloroquine.
• Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:
  • Wear light-coloured and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
  • Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.
  • Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms in spite of screening.
• Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
• It should be taken with food or drinks rich in fat such as milk.
• It may cause fatigue and dizziness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
• If you vomit within 1 hour of taking the tablets, take another dose. 
• Inform your doctor if you have kidney, liver or heart disease.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• How to take Combither Dry Syrup?

  Take Combither Dry Syrup with food, exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This medicine is usually taken twice a day with a meal for 3 days, or as directed. On your first day of treatment, take your first dose with food, followed by your second dose 8 hours later. Then for the next 2 days, take one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening. Patients should be encouraged to resume normal eating as soon as food can be tolerated, since this improves the absorption of the medicine.

• Can I take Combither Dry Syrup while I am pregnant?

  No, Combither Dry Syrup is considered to be harmful for women in their first trimester of pregnancy. The reason being, it increases the chances of fetal loss.

• Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Combither Dry Syrup?

  The use of Combither Dry Syrup is considered to be harmful for patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the active or inactive ingredients of the medicine. Caution is advised in patients with cases of severe malaria and in the first trimester of pregnancy.

• What should I know about the storage and disposal of Combither Dry Syrup?

  It is advised to keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. It should be kept out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture.