Table 1 List of ACT preparations and dosages used during the MDA
ACT drug | Formulation | Age group | Daily dosage (tablets) | Number of days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dihydroartemisinin and Piperaquine Phosphate (Duo-Cotecxin®) | 40/320 mg tablets | 6 months–1 year | ½ | 3 |
2–7 years | 1 | 3 | ||
8–13 years | 2 | 3 | ||
≥14 years | 3 | 3 | ||
Artemisinin and Piperaquine (Artequick®)a | 62.5/375 mg tablets | 7–10 years | 1 | 2 |
11–15 years | 1½ | 2 | ||
≥16 years | 2 | 2 | ||
Artesunate Amodiaquine Winthrop®b | 25/67.5 mg tablets | 2–11 months | 1 | 3 |
50/135 mg tablets | 1–5 years | 1 | 3 |