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Arceva Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Arceva Tablet (Artemether, Lumefantrine) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

TABLET

Strength

80 mg Artemether + 480 mg Lumefantrine

Manufacturer

SAMI Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.

Estimated price

Rs. 183.04 - 588.5

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What is Arceva Tablet used for?

  • Malaria treatment (malaria ka ilaaj)
  • Acute malaria (shiddat ki malaria)
  • Uncomplicated malaria (safed malaria)
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Important warnings

  • Avoid if allergic
  • Pregnant without medical advice

Arceva Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameArceva
Generic NameArtemether, Lumefantrine
Strength80 mg Artemether + 480 mg Lumefantrine
FormTablet
Drug ClassAnti-malarial
ManufacturerSAMI Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 150 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Arceva Tablet? (Arceva Tablet kya hai)

Arceva Tablet is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for treating malaria and related parasitic infections. It contains Artemether, Lumefantrine as its active ingredients. This medication works by targeting inflammatory pathways caused by parasites to control symptoms effectively. Following the doctor's prescription regarding dosage and duration is crucial.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Malaria treatment (malaria ka ilaaj)
  • Acute malaria (shiddat ki malaria)
  • Uncomplicated malaria (safed malaria)
  • Parasitic infection (parasite ka ilaaj)
  • Blood parasite control (blood mein parasites ki kontrol)
  • Fever due to malaria (malaria se bukhar)
  • Travel-related malaria (travel ke baad malaria)
  • Malaria parasite clearance (parasites ka nikkalana)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Individuals diagnosed with malaria
  • Travelers to high-risk areas for malaria
  • People living in endemic regions

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If allergic to Artemether or Lumefantrine
  • During pregnancy without medical advice
  • With severe drug allergies

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na len.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Avoid if allergic
  • Pregnant without medical advice

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Headache, Dizziness, Fever
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Other anti-malarials
  • Anticonvulsants

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Chest pain
  • Behoshi (fainting)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Arceva TabletSAMI Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.Artemether, Lumefantrine
Alternative brandVariousArtemether, Lumefantrine

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 150 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Arceva Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

A: Arceva Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. Yeh medicine malaria aur parasitic infections ki kontrol mein use hoti hai.

Q: Arceva Tablet kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Arceva Tablet ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Arceva Tablet pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Arceva Tablet ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2025-09-12 Last Updated: 2026-04-22

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Arceva Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

Arceva Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. Yeh medicine malaria aur parasitic infections ki kontrol mein use hoti hai.

Arceva Tablet kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Arceva Tablet ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Arceva Tablet pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Arceva Tablet ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.