In 2021, one hundred and ninety-four thousand Nigerians died as a result of Malaria. In Ghana that same year, there were over five million confirmed cases of Malaria, out of which two hundred and seventy-five deaths occurred due to the disease.
Unfortunately, due to our wet and humid temperate, Malaria, which is a result of mosquito bites, is a plague Africans cannot escape. Although there are preventive measures such as DEET repellents and anti-malarial drugs, the tendency to contract malaria is still relatively high.
Fortunately, there are drugs created for the treatment of Malaria in the eventuality that one contracts the ailment. So far as the parasite is diagnosed in time and the right actions are taken, there should be no cause for alarm.
Source: Amatem Softgel
Though many drugs are being sold for the treatment of Malaria, one of the most distributed and used malarial drugs in Nigeria is the Amatem soft gel.
Amatem Soft Gel
Amatem soft gel was officially launched in Nigeria by Elbe Pharma Nigeria Limited on the 18th of July, 2018, to reduce the prevalence of Malaria in the country.
It is a tiny colored oral tablet that contains two significant antiparasitics – Artemether and Lumefantrine. These two compounds are customarily utilized to combat Malaria in Nigeria. It should be taken only in cases of a malaria diagnosis and when prescribed by a doctor.
It is accompanied by the common adverse effects attributed to Artemether and Lumefantrine: headaches, dizziness, sleep disorder, rash, vomiting, etc. The pill should not be administered to pregnant women or children of very young ages except when prescribed in extreme situations.
According to reports, the Amatem soft gel acts fast in the human bloodstream, making it effective in treating P. falciparum malaria. Other notable Artemether and Lumefantrine drugs available in the Nigerian market are Lonart, Coartem, Laris, and, for children of one to six years of age – Camosunate.
How much is Amatem Soft Gel?
The market price for Amatem soft gel differs depending on the vendor. In Konga’s online marketplace, Amatem soft gel is sold for two thousand and one hundred naira (2100). According to Vastovers, an online market platform mainly for drugs and related products, it is sold for a more reasonable price of one thousand, one hundred and twenty naira – (1,120).
According to one Health Nigeria pharmacy, it is sold for two thousand and five hundred naira – (2500). As you can see, the price differs vastly depending on the vendor.
The estimated price range for the Amatem soft gel lies between one thousand to two thousand and five hundred naira (1000 – 2500). The Amatem soft gel can be found in any local pharmacy or hospital near you.
Malaria is a significant health concern in most African countries. Nigeria, however, has the highest malaria percentages globally, with the risk of infection existing all year round. It is not an illness to be taken lightly.
The use of anti-malarial drugs and preventive measures such as mosquito nets and repellents help in the fight against Malaria. Remember, prevention is always better than cure. However, if you contract the ailment, Amatem soft gel is an excellent curative choice.
