Camosunate 300 mg/100 mg (7-13 years) powder sachet #6

What is the dosage of Camosunate for a child aged 9 years old?

One 100mg Artesunate tablet (white) and one 300mg Amodiaquine tablet (yellow) daily for 3 days.

What are the active ingredients in Camosunate?

Artesunate and Amodiaquine.

How should Camosunate be administered for a child under 1 year old?

Dissolve one 25mg sachet of Artesunate and one 75mg sachet of Amodiaquine in 10ml of water, daily for 3 days.

What is the recommended dosage of Camosunate for an adult (14 years and above)?

One 100mg Artesunate tablet and one 300mg Amodiaquine tablet twice daily (morning and evening) for 3 days.

What are some of the reported side effects of Amodiaquine?

Neurological effects (lethargy, drowsiness, involuntary movements), hepatitis in hypersensitive individuals, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, agranulocytosis and other blood dyscrasias.

What precautions should be taken when administering Camosunate to patients with liver problems?

Caution should be used due to Amodiaquine's concentration in the liver.

What is the shelf life of Camosunate and how should it be stored?

Expiry date is printed on the packaging; store in original packaging in a dry place below 30°C.

What are the contraindications for using Camosunate?

Hypersensitivity to Artesunate or Amodiaquine, history of fever disease or blood impairment during previous amodiaquine treatment, retinopathy (with frequent treatment), pregnancy and lactation.

What is Camosunate indicated for?

Treatment of acute uncomplicated malaria, including multi-drug resistant strains of P. falciparum.

What should be done in case of a suspected overdose of Camosunate?

Stop treatment immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist.

How is Camosunate supplied for children aged 1-6 years?

Sachets: one 50mg Artesunate and one 150mg Amodiaquine dissolved in 10ml of water, daily for 3 days.

What is the mechanism of action of Camosunate?

Synergistic combination of artesunate and amodiaquine; potent against asexual forms of Plasmodium, schizonts and gametocytes.

What are the contents of a Camosunate sachet pack for children 7-13 years old?

The information provided is contradictory, suggesting both tablets and sachets with unclear sachet dosages for this age group. The dosage information indicates tablets are used.