Combither Forte Information

Combither Forte is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Combither Forte also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Combither Forte depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Combither Forte have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Combither Forte are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

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

The section on Combither Forte contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Combither Forte may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Combither Forte is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Combither Forte Benefits & Uses

Combither Forte is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Combither Forte 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

Combither Forte Related Warnings

Is the use of Combither Forte safe for pregnant women?

Combither Forte can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Combither Forte right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Combither Forte safe during breastfeeding?

Combither Forte has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Combither Forte on the Kidneys?

Combither Forte may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Combither Forte on the Liver?

Combither Forte may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Combither Forte on the Heart?

Combither Forte is rarely harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Combither Forte with Other Drugs

Combither Forte should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Codeine

Combither Forte Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Combither Forte 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 Combither Forte

Is this Combither Forte habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Combither Forte is addictive.

Combither Forte Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Combither Forte

You can take Combither Forte with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Combither Forte

Consumption of alcohol and Combither Forte together may have severe 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

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