Camosunate comes in four age ranges i.e. Pediatrics (0-11 months), Children (1-6 yrs), Junior (7-13 yrs) and Adult (above 14 years).

• Camosunate Pediatrics and Children: Dissolve the two conjoined sachets of Artesunate and Amodiaquine in 5mls of Water and administer once daily for 3 days.
• Camosunate Junior (7-13): 1 tab of Artesunate (white) and Amodiaquine (yellow) to be taken once daily for 3 days.
• Camosunate Adult (14 and above): one tablet of Artesunate(white) and Amodiaquine (yellow) to be taken twice daily for 3 days.

• Camosunate is easy to administer in children. It dissolves very fast in water and is also vanilla flavoured. Hence, improving compliance.
• It does not need special storage condition as it comes as a unit dose. There is no degradation of the active ingredients since there is no means for storage.

Camosunate should be taken with caution in pregnant women especially in the first trimester. The decision is best left to the doctor who will consider all the risk and benefits factors.

Camosunate like all other medicine has some side effects which are mostly mild and transient. Camosunate Paed, Children and Junior generally presents very little or no side effects. Camosunate Adult as a result of dose related issues could cause Lethargy, Weakness and Drowsiness as a result of the glucose reduction effects.

• • The patient should take food rich in carbohydrates or other energy giving sources before taking the drug.

• • The patient should be made to avoid strenuous activities during the course of treatment.

• • Most patients after the side effects on taking the drugs for the first time usually presents very little or no side effects on subsequent treatment with Camosunate.