Malaria fever
A fever is a temporary increase in body temperature above the normal range of 36. 1 – 37.2˚Celsius (97 – 99˚ Fahrenheit). Fever is a sign of illness and the most common causes are infections (bacteria, virus or parasite like malaria). Fever can also result from inflammation.
Chills
It is the body’s way of producing the heat to tackle the cold feeling. It is more common the young children. Chills can be caused by cold temperature, viral or bacterial infection. It is also an important symptom of disease like malaria. It can occur with fever and associated with shaking or shivering. Medicines like paracetamol, ibuprofen can help in reducing fever and chills.
Shal’Artem Tablets
Shal ‘Artem tablet is a combination of 2 antimalarials that is artemether and lumefantrine. It is helpful in the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in children weighing more than 15 kg.
Shal’Artem Dry Syrup
Shal ‘Artem dry syrup is a combination of 2 antimalarials that is artemether and lumefantrine. It is helpful in the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in children weighing 5 to 14 kg.
Shal’Artem Dispersible Tablets
Shal’Artem dispersible tablet is a malaria medication. It combines two antimalarials: artemether and lumefantrine. It is useful in treating uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in children weighing 5 to 15 kg.
Shal’Artem Forte Tablets
Shal ‘Artem forte is a combination of 2 anti-malarials that is artemether and lumefantrine. It is helpful in the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria caused by mosquitoes in adult patients.
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