Body weight (kg)Dihydroartemisinin + piperaquine dose (mg) given daily for 3 days
5 to < 820 + 160
8 to < 1130 + 240
11 to < 1740 + 320
17 to < 2560 + 480
25 to < 3680 + 640
36 to < 60120 + 960
60 < 80160 + 1280
>80200 + 1600

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