How should I use Coartem?

Take this medication by mouth with food or a milky drink. Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day. Swallow the tablets whole. You may crush the tablet and mix it with 1 to 2 teaspoons of water in a clean container. Swallow the medication and water right away. If you vomit within 1 hour after taking your dose, take your dose again. If you vomit the second dose, tell your care team. Take all the medication unless your care team tells you to stop it early. Keep taking it even if you think you are better.
Do not take this medication with grapefruit juice.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While this medication may be prescribed for children as young as 2 months for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of Coartem contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: Coartem is only for you. Do not share Coartem with others.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.