Product Overview
Quick answer: Kedi Qinghao Capsule is a NAFDAC-registered Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT) antimalarial medicine formulated with Dihydroartemisinin (40mg) and Piperaquine Phosphate (320mg) per 360mg capsule. Each pack contains 8 capsules — a complete treatment course for adults. NAFDAC Registration Number: 04-2077, confirmed on the NAFDAC Greenbook register.
Artemisinin-based Combination Therapies (ACTs) are the WHO-recommended first-line treatment for uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria worldwide. Qinghao draws on the active pharmaceutical derivative of Artemisinin — Dihydroartemisinin (DHA) — combined with Piperaquine Phosphate, a long-acting antimalarial partner drug, to provide a two-pronged approach to malaria treatment. DHA acts rapidly to reduce the malaria parasite load, while Piperaquine Phosphate provides sustained clearance across the treatment course.
Known in Chinese as (Qīng Hāo Jiāo Náng), this product takes its name from Qinghao — the Chinese name for Artemisia annua, the plant source of Artemisinin. In 2015, Professor Youyou Tu was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her discovery of Artemisinin from Artemisia annua through the application of Traditional Chinese Medicine research methods — a breakthrough recognised as one of the most important advances in anti-parasitic medicine of the 20th century.
Kedi Qinghao Capsule is manufactured as a High Potency Herbal Capsule with Plant Fibre, using high-quality raw materials and an advanced extraction process. It is available for online ordering through Green World Herbal Supplements Store with nationwide delivery across Nigeria.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Kedi Qinghao Capsule is a NAFDAC-registered antimalarial medicine. It is not a dietary supplement. It contains active pharmaceutical ingredients — Dihydroartemisinin (40mg) and Piperaquine Phosphate (320mg) per capsule — and must be administered strictly according to the dosing schedule printed on the product packaging and detailed on this page. If you suspect malaria, consult a healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment guidance. This product is for treatment of confirmed or suspected malaria only.
What is Kedi Qinghao Capsule
Kedi Qinghao Capsule is an Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT) antimalarial medicine. It is used for the treatment of malaria, including all forms of malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum — the most severe form of malaria — and multi-drug resistant malaria. It is a medicine, not a dietary supplement, and is administered according to a specific dosing schedule for a defined course of treatment.
This product is NAFDAC-registered (Registration Number 04-2077) and is formulated in line with WHO guidance on ACT-based malaria treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for malaria diagnosis and treatment advice.
What are the Key Ingredients in Kedi Qinghao Capsule?
Dihydroartemisinin (DHA) — 40mg per capsule
Dihydroartemisinin is the primary active antimalarial compound in Qinghao Capsule at 40mg per capsule. It is a semi-synthetic derivative of Artemisinin — the natural compound extracted from Artemisia annua (Sweet Wormwood / Qinghao). DHA acts rapidly against the malaria parasite in the erythrocytic (red blood cell) phase of its lifecycle. It produces reactive oxygen species through a peroxide bridge mechanism activated by free ferrous iron released by haemoglobin-digesting parasites. These reactive species damage the parasite’s cell membranes, proteins, and mitochondria, leading to rapid parasite death. DHA provides the fast-acting component of the ACT combination, reducing parasite load rapidly in the early stages of treatment.
Piperaquine Phosphate — 320mg per capsule
Piperaquine Phosphate is the partner drug in the Qinghao ACT combination at 320mg per capsule. It is a 4-aminoquinoline antimalarial compound with a long plasma half-life, providing sustained antimalarial activity that continues to clear remaining parasites after the rapid action of DHA. Piperaquine affects the ultrastructure of the malaria parasite schizont in the erythrocytic phase, causing swelling of the trophozoite food vacuole and mitochondria, destroying normal physiological function and killing the parasite. Its long half-life means that protective blood levels are maintained for an extended period after the treatment course is completed, reducing the risk of immediate reinfection.
Together, DHA and Piperaquine Phosphate exert synergistic antimalarial activity and have demonstrated efficacy against Plasmodium falciparum strains that are resistant to older antimalarial medicines such as chloroquine.
How to Take Kedi Qinghao Capsule
Kedi Qinghao Capsule must be administered strictly according to the following schedule. The oral dose should be taken with water. The total adult treatment course comprises 8 capsules administered across four time points over 48 hours.
Adults and adolescents aged 16 years and above:
Take 2 capsules at 0 hours (first dose at time of initial administration), 2 capsules at 6 hours, 2 capsules at 24 hours, and 2 capsules at 48 hours. Total: 8 capsules.
Children aged 7 to 15 years:
Take 1 capsule at 0 hours, 1 capsule at 6 hours, 1 capsule at 24 hours, and 1 capsule at 48 hours. Total: 4 capsules.
Important dosing notes:
- Administer strictly according to the schedule — do not alter timing or dose without medical advice
- Piperaquine Phosphate has a long half-life — do not repeat a full treatment course within half a month (15 days) under any circumstances
- This medicine has no effect on fever reduction — if fever is present, use a separate appropriate fever management approach under medical guidance
- If symptoms persist after completing the full course, consult a qualified healthcare professional or visit your nearest hospital immediately
- For children below 7 years, consult a doctor for appropriate dosing
Always follow the label instructions or seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional or Green World Herbal Supplements Store before administering this product.
Precautions:
- This medicine has no effect on abatement (reduction) of fever.
- Patients with liver or kidney (hepatorenal) function disorders must use this medicine with caution and should consult a healthcare professional before use
- Administer strictly according to the prescribed dosing schedule. If symptoms persist after completing the course, consult a physician or visit the nearest hospital
- Piperaquine Phosphate has a long half-life — do not repeat doses within 15 days (half a month) of completing a course
- Dihydroartemisinin is not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy unless the balance between safety and risk has been specifically evaluated and confirmed by a doctor.
Who Should Avoid or Ask First?
Do Not Take This Medicine If:
- You are allergic to any component of this medicine (Dihydroartemisinin, Piperaquine Phosphate, or any other ingredient)
- You are pregnant — Qinghao Capsule is contraindicated during pregnancy, particularly in the first trimester, except under direct medical evaluation and supervision
- You have severe liver (hepatic) disease
- You have severe kidney (renal) disease
- You have a blood disorder — specifically leucopenia (low white blood cell count) or thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)
- You are taking other medicines known to prolong the QTc interval — Piperaquine Phosphate can affect cardiac conduction and this combination is contraindicated. Inform your doctor of all medicines you are taking before using this product.
Adverse Reactions
The adverse reactions associated with Qinghao Capsule are generally mild and are primarily caused by Piperaquine Phosphate. They include:
Digestive system reactions: nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain (stomachache), and diarrhoea
Nervous system reactions: dizziness, headache, hearing changes, and insomnia
Allergic reactions: skin itching and rash
Laboratory findings (transient and reversible): transient decrease in peripheral erythrocytes (red blood cells), transient increase in liver enzymes (SGPT and SGOT), and transient rise in serum creatinine levels
If you experience any of these reactions during or after treatment, particularly any severe allergic reaction, significant digestive disturbance, or cardiac symptoms, discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional immediately.
Overdose Information
In the event of accidental overdose, gastric lavage (stomach emptying) should be induced using bitter salt (magnesium sulphate). Symptoms should be treated according to their presentation. Seek emergency medical care immediately in the event of suspected overdose. Do not attempt to manage overdose at home without medical supervision.
Drug Interactions
Piperaquine Phosphate is an inhibitor of the CYP3A4 enzyme and may increase plasma concentrations of other drugs metabolised by this enzyme, including HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) and antiretroviral medicines, potentially increasing the risk of adverse effects.
Piperaquine Phosphate may also inhibit CYP2C19, potentially affecting the metabolism of medicines such as omeprazole.
Do not co-administer Qinghao Capsule with medicines known to prolong the QTc interval.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all medicines, supplements, and herbal products you are taking before starting a course of Qinghao Capsule.
Product Specification
Product name: Qinghao Capsule
Chinese name: 青蒿胶囊 (Qīng Hāo Jiāo Náng)
Classification: High Potency Herbal Capsule with Plant Fibre / ACT Antimalarial Medicine
Active ingredients per capsule: Dihydroartemisinin 40mg + Piperaquine Phosphate 320mg
Total capsule weight: 360mg
Pack size: 8 capsules per pack (complete adult treatment course)
NAFDAC Registration Number: 04-2077
Capsule description: Hard gelatin capsule with white body and green cap
Powder appearance: Slightly white to light yellow powder
Storage: Sealed. Store in a cool dry place below 30°C. Keep out of reach of children.
Nobel Prize Recognition — The Story of Artemisinin
The active basis of Kedi Qinghao Capsule — Artemisinin and its derivative Dihydroartemisinin — traces its modern scientific origin to Professor Youyou Tu of China, who in 2015 was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her discovery of Artemisinin from Artemisia annua. Working in the 1970s through methods inspired by ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine texts, Professor Tu and her team isolated and purified Artemisinin from the Sweet Wormwood plant (Qinghao / 青蒿), solving the problem of its instability by applying low-temperature extraction methods described in a 4th-century Chinese medical manuscript. This discovery transformed malaria treatment globally and is credited with saving millions of lives.
The WHO now recommends ACTs — Artemisinin-based Combination Therapies — as the first-line treatment for uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria worldwide. Kedi Qinghao Capsule is formulated as one such ACT, combining Dihydroartemisinin with Piperaquine Phosphate in accordance with this global treatment standard.
How to Store Kedi Qinghao Capsule
- Store sealed in a cool, dry place below 30°C
- In Nigeria’s warm climate, avoid storing in a car, near a window, or in any area where temperature regularly exceeds 30°C — heat can degrade the active pharmaceutical compounds
- Keep out of reach of children at all times
- Do not use after the expiry date printed on the product packaging
- Keep in the original packaging to preserve integrity of the blister or bottle seal.
Authenticity and What You Will Receive
When you order Kedi Qinghao Capsule from Green World Herbal Supplements Store, you receive:
- One sealed pack of Kedi Qinghao Capsule containing 8 capsules (360mg each) — a complete adult treatment course
- The pack arrives in the original Kedi Healthcare branded packaging with the Qinghao label, Chinese characters 青蒿胶囊, the Dihydroartemisinin 40mg and Piperaquine Phosphate 320mg specifications printed on the front panel, the NAFDAC registration number, and the full dosing table
- NAFDAC Registration Number 04-2077 is printed on the product packaging and is confirmed on the NAFDAC Greenbook register at nafdac.gov.ng/products/details/353. Verify authenticity by checking the number on your pack
- All Kedi Healthcare products sold through Green World Herbal Supplements Store are sourced through verified distribution channels
- If the pack seal appears broken or the packaging appears tampered with upon delivery, do not use the product and contact Green World Herbal Supplements Store immediately.
Delivery and Payment Options
Green World Herbal Supplements Store delivers Kedi Qinghao Capsule across Nigeria and to eligible international destinations.
Same-day delivery is available within Abuja and Lagos where operationally possible. Outside Abuja and Lagos, DHL home delivery with a tracking code is available, usually within 48 hours. Other logistics options within Nigeria are usually 2 to 3 days, depending on location.
For payment on delivery within Abuja and Lagos, delivery is usually within 24 to 48 hours. Payment on delivery outside Abuja and Lagos is usually 7 to 10 days. Driver delivery outside Abuja is available only at the customer’s request and consent, usually via express motor-park pickup, and may be within 24 hours or under 48 hours. Office pick-up in Abuja or Lagos is available after prior notice — it is never required.
Important: If you suspect you have malaria, do not delay treatment while waiting for delivery. Visit a healthcare professional or pharmacy immediately for urgent medical assessment and treatment. Online ordering of Qinghao is most suitable for those maintaining a supply for prompt self-administration or those in locations where pharmacy access is limited.
International delivery may be available depending on product, destination, and fulfilment. Please confirm the current arrangement before placing an international order.
Order securely online from Green World Herbal Supplements Store and receive your product through the delivery option available for your location. You do not need to visit a store before buying. Delivery timelines may vary with location, courier availability, payment method, and operational conditions.
Why Order Kedi Qinghao Capsule From Green World Store
Green World Herbal Supplements Store is an online-first wellness and supplement store serving customers across Nigeria and eligible international destinations. When you order Kedi Qinghao from us, you receive:
- Secure online ordering — place your order from home, office, or anywhere in Nigeria
- Authentic Kedi Healthcare products sourced through verified distribution channels
- Nationwide delivery coverage across all 36 states and the FCT, with multiple courier and delivery options to suit your location
- Knowledgeable customer support for any questions about product authenticity, delivery, or general product information.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kedi Qinghao Capsule
What is Kedi Qinghao Capsule?
Kedi Qinghao Capsule is a NAFDAC-registered Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT) antimalarial medicine. It contains Dihydroartemisinin (40mg) and Piperaquine Phosphate (320mg) per 360mg capsule, 8 capsules per pack. It is used for the treatment of malaria, including Plasmodium falciparum malaria and multi-drug resistant malaria. It is a medicine, not a dietary supplement.
What is the NAFDAC number for Kedi Qinghao Capsule?
The NAFDAC Registration Number for Kedi Qinghao Capsule is 04-2077. This number is printed on the product packaging and is confirmed on the NAFDAC Greenbook register at nafdac.gov.ng. The 04-xxxx prefix indicates registration as a pharmaceutical medicine product.
What is the correct dosing schedule for Qinghao Capsule?
For adults and adolescents aged 16 years and above: 2 capsules at 0 hours, 2 capsules at 6 hours, 2 capsules at 24 hours, and 2 capsules at 48 hours — total 8 capsules. For children aged 7 to 15 years: 1 capsule at each of the same four time points — total 4 capsules. Always administer strictly according to this schedule. Do not repeat a full course within 15 days.
Why does Qinghao not reduce fever?
Dihydroartemisinin and Piperaquine Phosphate are specifically antimalarial drugs — they work by killing the malaria parasite. They do not have fever-reducing (antipyretic) properties. If the patient has a fever alongside malaria, a separate appropriate fever management approach should be used under medical guidance. Qinghao will help eliminate the malaria parasite that is causing the fever, but it will not directly reduce the temperature.
Who should not take Qinghao Capsule?
Do not take Qinghao if you are allergic to any of its components, are pregnant (particularly in the first trimester without medical evaluation), have severe liver or kidney disease, or have a blood disorder such as leucopenia or thrombocytopenia. Do not use alongside medicines known to prolong the QTc interval. Always inform your doctor of all medicines you are currently taking.
Is it safe to order Qinghao Capsule online?
Yes — Kedi Qinghao Capsule is NAFDAC-registered (04-2077) and available for online ordering. However, if you are currently experiencing malaria symptoms, seek immediate medical assessment rather than waiting for delivery. Online ordering is most appropriate for advance supply or for individuals in areas with limited pharmacy access who have confirmed their symptoms with a healthcare professional. Always administer according to the dosing schedule.
Disclaimer: Kedi Qinghao Capsule is a NAFDAC-registered antimalarial medicine, not a dietary supplement. It contains active pharmaceutical ingredients. This product page provides accurate product information only and does not constitute medical advice. Malaria is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition — always consult a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment guidance. Administer strictly according to the dosing schedule. Do not use if you are pregnant, have severe liver or kidney disease, or have a blood disorder. In the event of overdose, seek emergency medical care immediately.
Last Updated: 19 June 2026
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