Lumerax 80
Lumerax 80 is a tablet made by Ipca that contains Artemether 80 mg + Lumefantrine 480 mg. It combines Artemether: antimalarial and Lumefantrine: antimalarial.
| Ingredient (salt) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Artemether | 80 mg |
| Lumefantrine | 480 mg |
Artemether
What it is used for
Rapidly kills malaria parasites; combined with lumefantrine.
How it works
A fast-acting artemisinin antimalarial, combined with lumefantrine (for example Coartem), for uncomplicated malaria.
How to take it
Six doses over 3 days (at 0, 8, 24, 36, 48 and 60 hours) with fatty food or milk. Repeat the dose if vomited within an hour.
Common side effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Loss of appetite
- Weakness
Get medical help straight away if
Fever returns, confusion, fits or very dark urine (see a doctor urgently)
Be careful
Take with food (ideally fatty) for the full 3-day course.
Other medicines and interactions
Heart rhythm risk with other QT-prolonging medicines; rifampicin and some anti-epileptics reduce effect. Grapefruit raises levels.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
WHO now allows it in all trimesters of pregnancy for malaria; acceptable while breastfeeding.
Lumefantrine
What it is used for
Clears the remaining malaria parasites after artemether.
How it works
The long-acting partner of artemether that clears the remaining malaria parasites.
How to take it
Taken in the combined tablet with fatty food or milk.
Common side effects
As for artemether
Get medical help straight away if
As for artemether
Be careful
Take with food for the full course.
Other medicines and interactions
As for artemether.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
As for artemether.
Common questions
What is Lumerax 80?
Lumerax 80 is a tablet by Ipca containing Artemether 80 mg + Lumefantrine 480 mg.
What is Lumerax 80 used for?
Rapidly kills malaria parasites; combined with lumefantrine. Clears the remaining malaria parasites after artemether.
How should I take Lumerax 80?
Six doses over 3 days (at 0, 8, 24, 36, 48 and 60 hours) with fatty food or milk. Repeat the dose if vomited within an hour. Taken in the combined tablet with fatty food or milk. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.
What are the side effects of Lumerax 80?
Common side effects include: Headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, weakness, As for artemether. Get medical help straight away for: Fever returns, confusion, fits or very dark urine (see a doctor urgently), As for artemether.
Does Lumerax 80 need a prescription?
Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.
Can I take Lumerax 80 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
WHO now allows it in all trimesters of pregnancy for malaria; acceptable while breastfeeding. As for artemether.
What are the substitutes for Lumerax 80?
We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.
Sources and further reading
- Artemether: NHS · MedlinePlus
- Lumefantrine: NHS · MedlinePlus
NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.
Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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