Duo-Cotexcin
A Dihydroartemisinin-Piperaquine brand by Holleykin Pharmaceutical — tablet, made in China.
NAFDAC registration
We don't have a NAFDAC registration number on record for this brand. Every registered medicine sold in Nigeria carries one on its pack — check the pack and verify the number before buying.
Duo-Cotexcin at a glance
- Generic name
- Dihydroartemisinin-Piperaquine
- Manufacturer
- Holleykin Pharmaceutical
- Form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 40mg/320mg
- Made in
- China
- NAFDAC reg. no.
- not on our records
Duo-Cotexcin price in Nigeria
Prices for Dihydroartemisinin-Piperaquine products vary by brand, strength, and pack size — check current prices at a licensed pharmacy, or tell us what you need and we'll connect you with a verified source.
About Dihydroartemisinin-Piperaquine
Dihydroartemisinin-Piperaquine (commonly known by the popular brand name P-Alaxin or Duo-Cotexcin) is an Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT) used for treating uncomplicated malaria. It has become one of the most popular antimalarial drugs in Nigeria, largely because of its convenient once-daily dosing. While the more established ACT, Artemether-Lumefantrine (Coartem/Lonart), requires doses to be taken twice a day for three days, Dihydroartemisinin-Piperaquine only needs to be taken once a day for three days, making it easier for patients to complete the full course. This better adherence means a higher chance of completely clearing the malaria parasite from the body.
Read the full Dihydroartemisinin-Piperaquine guide — dosage, side effects, warnings, and all registered brands.
Frequently asked questions
Registration details are shown exactly as recorded in the NAFDAC Greenbook (our copy: August 2026). Listings can lag renewals — always confirm current status on the official Greenbook before acting on it. Content updated August 2026.