Ranbaxy Nigeria Ltd Tackles Malaria With Novel Drug-Synriam

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Ranbaxy Nigeria limited A Sun Pharma company, has promised to kick out malaria in Nigeria with its first ever New Chemical Entity (NCE), which according to the Managing Director of the company, Mr. Hanwant Arora, would address the existing challenges of resistance to available drugs, price fluctuations, supply constraints and high pill and bill burden".
 
Just 3 tablets, Taken one daily for three days.
Available at major pharmacies across Nigeria


Mr. Hanwant Arora further stated  that Synriam™ (arterolane maleate 150 mg + piperaquine phosphate 75 mg drug) conforms to the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) for using combination therapy in malaria. Synriam™ provides quick relief from most malaria-related symptoms, including fever, and has a high cure rate of over 95 per cent.

Most malaria cases and deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa.

It is the need of the hour to make available new therapy options to patients in the region. Synriam™ is among the best options available today as it is highly effective, affordable and a convenient therapy option, leading to better compliance. We are confident that the drug will help the government and healthcare system in Africa to fight the menace of malaria," he added.He pointed out that 169 million Nigerians are at the risk of malaria, and in Nigeria, malaria contributes to an estimated 11 percent of maternal mortality, saying that malaria is noted the number one public health problem in most African countries.

"While acknowledging the fact that the drug came to birth following the critical need for a new anti-malaria drug that would address the existing challenges of resistance to available drugs, price fluctuations, supply constraints and high pill burden.

He added that the dosage regimen for Synriam™ is simple as the patient is required to take just one tablet per day with or without food, for three days.



It is well suited for The Ramadan season since it is taken just once daily, it will be very convenient for our Muslim brethren who who may require malaria therapy.

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