Lumefantrine
Written By Dr. Swati Mishra
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev SharmaLast updated 25 Nov 2025 | 09:34 AM (UTC)
Lumefantrine Uses
Lumefantrine is used in the treatment of malaria.
How Lumefantrine works
Lumefantrine is an antiparasitic medication which treats malaria. It works 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.
Common side effects of Lumefantrine
Dizziness, Headache, Rash, Itching, Stomach discomfort
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Expert advice for Lumefantrine
- Lumefantrine should be taken on an empty stomach.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:
- Wear light-colored 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.
- If you vomit within 1 hour of taking the tablets, take another dose.
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney liver or heart disease.
- Lumefantrine should be taken on an empty stomach.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:
- Wear light-colored 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.
- 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 for Lumefantrine
Lumefantrine is an antimalarial antibiotic
Lumefantrine works by killing the organism (plasmodium) that causes malaria. The exact mechanism of action of the drug is unknown
Lumefantrine is used in combination with artemether for treatment of malaria.