Suntek 50mg Tablet strip of 4 tablets

Kronate 60mg Injection is used in the treatment of malaria. It is not used to prevent malaria or to treat severe malaria (where it has affected the brain, lungs or kidneys).

Artesunate 50mg

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Suntek 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Suntek 50mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Artesunate : Headache, Weakness, Loss of appetite

Suntek 50mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Kronate 60mg Injection is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.

Q. What is artesunate amodiaquine/ Winthrop/artesunate injection?
These are trade names of artesunate containing products. It is used for the treatment of malaria. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q. Does artesunate contain sulphur?
No, it does not contain sulphur

Q. Where does Kronate come from?
It is derived from Artemisinin tree.

Q. Is Kronate banned in India?
No, it is available in India with doctor's prescription only

Q. Why is artesunate better than quinine?
Intramuscular or intravenous injection of artesunate has shown better treatment effects than quinine. Always consult your doctor regarding its use

Q. How does Kronate work?
It acts by producing free radicals which kills the malarial parasite (Plasmodium)

Suntek 50mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.