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Artben 125mg Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It is used in the treatment of malaria. It is not used to prevent malaria or to treat severe malaria (where it has affected the brain, lungs, or kidneys).
Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
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Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)
Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS,
Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)
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Product introduction
Artben 125mg Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer. It is given in cases where oral administration is not possible.
Some people may experience a headache, dizziness, weakness, and loss of appetite, as the side effects of this medicine. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests once a week for 4 weeks to detect the presence of malarial parasites.
Uses of Artben Injection
Benefits of Artben Injection
Malaria
Artben 125mg Injection is an antimalarial medicine and is used alone or with other medications to treat malaria (a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes). This medicine is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Refrain from taking any other medicines or antacids along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.
Artben 125mg Injection is an antimalarial medicine and is used alone or with other medications to treat malaria (a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes). This medicine is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Refrain from taking any other medicines or antacids along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.
Side effects of Artben Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Artben
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Artben Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Artben Injection works
Artben 125mg Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.
Quick tips
- Artben 125mg Injection is used in the treatment of malaria.
- Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Artben 125mg Injection.
- Do not start or continue Artben 125mg Injection and consult your doctor if you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy or if you are breastfeeding.
- Do not drive or operate machinery after taking it because you may feel sleepy.
- Inform your doctor if you notice flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, muscle pains and any changes in a heartbeat.
- You may be asked for a regular blood test once a week while taking this medicine.
- Artben 125mg Injection should be taken with food or drinks enriched with fat such as milk.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
- Do not take this medicine if you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you notice flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, muscle pains and any changes in a heartbeat.
- You may be asked for a regular blood test once a week while taking this medicine.
Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Artben 125mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Artben 125mg Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Artben 125mg Injection may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Driving
UNSAFE
Artben 125mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Artben 125mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Artben 125mg Injection in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs
Taking Artben with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Moderate
Efavirenz (Oral Route)
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, itching or skin rash and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.
Frequently asked questions
Use of Artben 125mg Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Artben 125mg Injection or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Artben 125mg Injection for the first time, consult your doctor.
Before starting treatment with Artben 125mg Injection, inform your doctor if you have any other health conditions like a kidney- or heart-related problem. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Artben 125mg Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Artben 125mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the maximum benefit from Artben 125mg Injection.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Artemisinin derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI MALARIALS
Action Class
Antimalarial- Artemisinin and Derivatives
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References
- Rosenthal PJ. Antiprotozoal Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 911.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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