QUESTION

Can I take paracetamol (acetaminophen) with Coartem?

ANSWER

Yes – there are no known drug interactions or contra-indications between these two medications. Paracetamol (known as acetaminophen in the USA) is a very effective way of reducing fever so can be used to this end, together with specific anti-malaria medication such as Coartem, during a malaria attack.