Lumefantrine
Lumefantrine is a antimalarial found in 1 medicine sold in India, such as Lumerax 80. Below: what it is for, how it works, how to take it, side effects, interactions and pregnancy advice.
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.
Combination medicines that contain Lumefantrine (1)
Common questions
What is Lumefantrine used for?
Clears the remaining malaria parasites after artemether.
How does Lumefantrine work?
The long-acting partner of artemether that clears the remaining malaria parasites.
How should I take Lumefantrine?
Taken in the combined tablet with fatty food or milk.
What are the side effects of Lumefantrine?
Common: As for artemether. Get help straight away for: As for artemether.
Does Lumefantrine interact with other medicines?
As for artemether.
Is Lumefantrine safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding?
As for artemether.
Does Lumefantrine need a prescription in India?
Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.
Which brands contain Lumefantrine?
Lumerax 80.
Sources and further reading
- 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.
Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu from standard prescribing information.
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