Artemether-Lumefantrine (commonly known as Coartem or Lonart) is the number one recommended treatment for uncomplicated malaria in Nigeria. It belongs to a class of drugs called Artemisinin-based Combination Therapies (ACTs), which combine two different antimalarial compounds to fight malaria parasites more effectively and reduce the chances of drug resistance developing. In Nigeria, where malaria is endemic and accounts for a significant percentage of hospital visits especially during the rainy season, Artemether-Lumefantrine is the go-to drug recommended by both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health.
In the NAFDAC register
443 registered products
from 250 registration holders
+1 more country
What it costs online
about ₦3,615
≈₦592 per tablet (tablet/capsule)
2% since July 2026 · like-for-like
Sampled from 8 listings across HealthPlus and MedPlus · October 2026
Full price breakdown →Brands of Artemether-Lumefantrine in Nigeria
Comes as
- TabletArtemether 80 mg + Lumefantrine 480 mg· 141 makersArtemether 20 mg + Lumefantrine 120 mg· 90 makersArtemether 40 mg + Lumefantrine 240 mg· 4 makers
- Dispersible tabletArtemether 20 mg + Lumefantrine 120 mg· 14 makers
- CapsuleArtemether 80 mg + Lumefantrine 480 mg· 12 makersArtemether 20 mg + Lumefantrine 120 mg· 6 makers
- CapletArtemether 80 mg + Lumefantrine 480 mg· 3 makers
Those 443 products from 250 registration holders, counted in our October 2026 copy of the register, include combination products and older listings; below are the most common brands.
| Brand Name | Manufacturer | Strength | Form | NAFDAC Reg. No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Greenlife Pharmaceutical | 20mg/120mg | Tablet | 04-8969 |
| Lonart-DS | Greenlife Pharmaceutical | 80mg/480mg | Tablet | 04-9927 |
| Lumartem | Phillips Pharmaceuticals | 20mg/120mg | Tablet | A4-4845 |
| Amatem Forte | Elbe Pharma | 80mg/480mg | Tablet | A4-3489 |
 | World Wide Commercial Ventures Ltd | 80mg/480mg | Tablet | A4-5551 |
 | Novartis | 20mg/120mg | Tablet | 04-3275 |
 | Novartis | 20mg/120mg | Dispersible tablet | A4-1680 |
 | Elbe Pharma | 20mg/120mg | Softgel capsule | B4-0953 |
| Amatem Forte Soft Gel | Elbe Pharma | 80mg/480mg | Softgel capsule | B4-0952 |
Artemether-Lumefantrine Price in Nigeria
As of October 2026, Artemether-Lumefantrine tablets sell for about ₦592 per tablet online in Nigeria (packs ₦1,000–₦8,150; Amatem, Lonart) at HealthPlus and MedPlus. The online price is down 2% since July 2026. Open-market prices (e.g. Idumota, Ogbogwu) are often lower.
Online retail (sampled)
₦1,000 for 6 tablets
₦8,150 for 6 tablets
Same 80mg Artemether-Lumefantrine — 8.2× the price for an identical pack, so the difference is the brand.
median ₦3,615 · 8 listings
CheapestAquatix Artix Artemether + Lumefantrine 80mg-480mg X6(HealthPlus)
₦1,000PriciestCoartem (Artemether/Lumefantrine) 80mg/480mg Tabs x6(HealthPlus)
₦8,1508 listings across HealthPlus + MedPlus — brands and pack sizes vary · October 2026.
tablets: about ₦592 per tablet (₦167–₦1,358), from the 8 listings that state a pack size.
Down 2% since July 2026.
Artemether-Lumefantrine price by brand
Each brand's own listings, as its page states them — the range above spans every brand and pack size.
- Coartem price₦3,600–₦8,150· 3 listings
- Amatem price₦3,470· 1 listing
How to Verify Your Artemether-Lumefantrine is Genuine
- 1Check the NAFDAC registration number on the pack. In our October 2026 copy of the register Lonart (04-8969), Lonart-DS (04-9927), Lumartem (A4-4845), Amatem Forte (A4-3489) and Combisunate (A4-5551) are Active, while the three Coartem registrations (04-3275, A4-1680, B4-0262) and Amatem soft-gel (B4-0953) are recorded Inactive — confirm those on the official Greenbook before relying on them
- 2Enter the number in our free NAFDAC checker and confirm the product name, strength and holder match the pack. Artemether-lumefantrine is the most counterfeited medicine in Nigeria, so a number that resolves to a different product or strength is a pack to refuse
- 3Look for the Mobile Authentication Service (MAS) scratch code on the pack. Scratch the panel and text the code to the number printed on the pack to confirm if the product is genuine.
- 4Buy from licensed pharmacies and reputable patent medicine stores. Avoid buying antimalarials from open markets, bus stops, or unregistered vendors, as counterfeit medicines are more common in such settings.
- 5Check the packaging for spelling errors, poor print quality, or missing information. Genuine products have clear printing, batch numbers, manufacturing and expiry dates, and manufacturer details.
- 6Inspect the tablets themselves. Genuine Artemether-Lumefantrine tablets should have a consistent colour, shape, and size. If tablets look different from what you have used before, consult your pharmacist.
Where to Buy
Listed sellers stocking Artemether-Lumefantrine brands
- NPNakesemani Patent Medicine StoreYola, AdamawaAmatem ForteView shop & contact
- NPNK PharmaceuticalIdumota Market, LagosAmatemView shop & contact
By state:Adamawa1Lagos1Ogun1Oyo1
As stated by each shop — not live inventory. Confirm availability with the shop, and verify the NAFDAC registration on any pack before you buy.
By market: Where to buy artemether-lumefantrine in Idumota Market, Lagos (1 seller)
Buying Artemether-Lumefantrine wholesale, by the carton
Cartons of artemether-lumefantrine are bought at Nigeria's open drug markets: Idumota Market in Lagos, Ariaria Market in Aba, Ogbogwu Market in Onitsha and Sabon Gari Market in Kano. Each guide says where the market is and how to buy there safely; where we list sellers, they are named.
- Idumota Market, Lagos · wholesale sellers in Idumota Market — 1 listed seller here carries Artemether-Lumefantrine brands
- Ariaria Market, Aba
- Ogbogwu Market, Onitsha
- Sabon Gari Market, Kano
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What is Artemether-Lumefantrine?
ACTs work by combining a fast-acting artemisinin derivative (artemether) that rapidly kills most of the malaria parasites in your blood with a longer-acting partner drug (lumefantrine) that clears the remaining parasites over several days. This two-pronged approach is why ACTs are so effective and why they replaced older drugs like chloroquine, which malaria parasites in Nigeria have become widely resistant to. Artemether-Lumefantrine has been in use in Nigeria for over two decades and remains highly effective against the Plasmodium falciparum parasite, which causes the most dangerous and common form of malaria in the country.
You can find artemether-lumefantrine in virtually every pharmacy and patent-medicine store in Nigeria, as tablets for adults and older children, dispersible tablets and suspensions for younger children, and soft-gel capsules. Our October 2026 copy of the NAFDAC register lists 443 artemether-lumefantrine products, 289 of them with Active registrations — the most of any medicine on this site — from Greenlife (Lonart, Lonart-DS), Phillips (Lumartem), Elbe Pharma (Amatem, Amatem Forte), World Wide Commercial Ventures (Combisunate) and well over a hundred other holders. Coartem, Novartis's original and still the name most people say, is the exception: all three Coartem registrations in our copy (04-3275, A4-1680 and B4-0262) are recorded Inactive, their terms having run out in March 2026 without a renewal recorded by the time our copy was taken. That is a renewal matter for the holder, not a verdict on a pack — but a Coartem pack should be checked by its printed number, and a buyer who cannot find current Coartem has four hundred registered alternatives. Sold over the counter, it should still be taken only after a positive malaria test.
What is Artemether-Lumefantrine used for?
In Nigeria, Artemether-Lumefantrine is commonly used for:
- First-line treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in adults and children
- Treatment of mixed Plasmodium species malaria infections
- Malaria treatment as recommended by the Nigerian National Malaria Treatment Guidelines
- Post-discharge follow-up oral treatment after initial parenteral therapy for severe malaria
Dosage
IMPORTANT
Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions. The information below is for general reference only.
Adults
Adults and patients weighing 35 kg and above: 4 tablets (each containing 20mg artemether/120mg lumefantrine) taken twice daily for 3 days. That is 4 tablets at diagnosis, then 4 tablets after 8 hours, then 4 tablets twice daily on Day 2 and Day 3 (total of 24 tablets over 3 days). Take with food or a milky drink, as fatty food significantly improves absorption.
Children
Dosing is based on body weight. Children 5-14 kg: 1 tablet per dose. Children 15-24 kg: 2 tablets per dose. Children 25-34 kg: 3 tablets per dose. Children 35 kg and above: 4 tablets per dose (adult dose). Each dose is given twice daily for 3 days (6 doses total). The suspension form is available for younger children who cannot swallow tablets. Always use the measuring device provided with the suspension.
Elderly
Same dosing as adults. However, elderly patients should be monitored more closely for side effects, especially dizziness and heart-related effects.
It is very important to complete the full 3-day course even if you start feeling better after the first day. Stopping early can lead to the malaria coming back and may contribute to drug resistance. Always take with food, preferably with something containing fat such as groundnut, milk, or a meal with palm oil. If vomiting occurs within one hour of taking a dose, repeat the dose.
Side Effects
General information for a reader holding a pack, not a substitute for a doctor or pharmacist. If something on the serious list is happening, seek care now.
Common side effects
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Nausea and loss of appetite
- •Abdominal pain
- •Joint and muscle pain
- •Fatigue and weakness
- •Sleep disturbances
- •Palpitations (feeling your heart beat)
Serious side effects — seek medical help immediately
- Severe allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, swelling of face or throat, severe rash)
- Irregular heartbeat or prolonged QT interval
- Severe skin reactions (blistering, peeling)
- Dark-coloured urine (may indicate haemolysis)
- Seizures or convulsions
When to see a doctor
See a doctor or go to the nearest hospital immediately if you experience difficulty breathing, severe skin rash or blistering, chest pain or irregular heartbeat, dark urine, persistent vomiting that prevents you from keeping the medication down, seizures, or if your malaria symptoms do not improve after completing the full course of treatment. Also return to the hospital if fever comes back within 28 days of completing treatment.
Warnings & Precautions
General information for a reader holding a pack, not a substitute for a doctor or pharmacist. If something on the serious list is happening, seek care now.
Do not take Artemether-Lumefantrine if you have:
- Known allergy or hypersensitivity to artemether, lumefantrine, or any component of the formulation
- Patients with severe malaria (use injectable artesunate instead)
- First trimester of pregnancy (use quinine plus clindamycin instead)
- Patients with known QT prolongation or those taking drugs that prolong the QT interval
- Patients with severe liver or kidney disease
Drug interactions
- •Drugs that prolong the QT interval (e.g., haloperidol, erythromycin, some antiretrovirals)
- •CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole and grapefruit juice may increase drug levels
- •CYP3A4 inducers such as rifampicin and carbamazepine may reduce effectiveness
- •Avoid taking with other antimalarials such as mefloquine or quinine within the same period
- •Antiretroviral drugs used for HIV (especially efavirenz and lopinavir/ritonavir) may interact and require monitoring
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Artemether-Lumefantrine is NOT recommended in the first trimester of pregnancy. In the second and third trimesters, it can be used if the benefit outweighs the risk, and it is actually the recommended first-line treatment for uncomplicated malaria in pregnancy during these trimesters according to Nigerian guidelines. Small amounts may pass into breast milk, but it is generally considered safe for breastfeeding mothers. Always inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sources
- •NAFDAC Greenbook — the official database of all products registered with Nigeria's National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control. Brand-level NAFDAC numbers for Artemether-Lumefantrine on this page were cross-referenced against the Greenbook.
- •WHO Model List of Essential Medicines — Artemether-Lumefantrine is included in the WHO's list of essential medicines, meaning it is considered essential for basic healthcare needs.
- •British National Formulary (BNF) dosing and interaction guidance for Artemether-Lumefantrine.
- •Nigerian Standard Treatment Guidelines (Federal Ministry of Health).
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