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Dihydroartemisinin + Piperaquine

Also sold as: Eurartesim

Prescription neededMalaria medicines

Comes as:Tablet

Usual adult dose

Also sold as: Eurartesim

Prescription neededMalaria medicines

Comes as:Tablet

Dose is set by your doctor and depends on body weight. Taken once a day for 3 days with water, at least 3 hours away from food.

Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.

Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:

Medicines that can react with this one.

Serious2 medicinesDo not take these together unless your doctor says so.

Amiodarone
Both prolong the QT interval and can cause dangerous heart rhythms.
Clarithromycin
Raises piperaquine levels and adds to QT prolongation; avoid together.

Not established

Not established. Ask your doctor before using it in pregnancy or while trying to get pregnant.

Similar medicines your doctor or pharmacist may offer instead.

Always follow your doctor or pharmacistThis page is general information, not a prescription. Do not start, stop or change a medicine on your own.