Diethylcarbamazine is generally used in treatment of filariasis and worm infections
Side effects
Abdominal pain
Abnormal liver function tests
Dizziness
Fever
Hair loss
Headache
Nausea
Vertigo
Vomiting
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Diethylcarbamazine, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Diethylcarbamazine is to be taken with food.
How it works
Diethylcarbamazine belongs to a class of drug called anti-helminthic. It can act against both the larval and adult forms of the parasitic worms that cause filariasis..
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Diethylcarbamazine used for? Diethylcarbamazine is used to treat parasitic worm infection and filariasis (elephantiasis), a disfiguring disease in which swelling of arms, legs or other body parts may occur. It is used to treat Bancroft's filariasis, eosinophilic lung, loiasis and river blindness (onchocerciasis).
Q. How does Diethylcarbamazine work? Diethylcarbamazine belongs to a class of medicines known as anti-helminthics. It works by killing both the larval and adult forms of the parasitic worms that cause filariasis.
Q. Is Diethylcarbamazine an antibiotic? Diethylcarbamazine is not an antibiotic. Diethylcarbamazine belongs to a class of medicines known as anthelminthic agents.
Expert Advice
If you have had a history of convulsions or epilepsy.If you have kidney or heart problems.If you are greater than 65 years of age.If you are breast-feeding or pregnant.
Product Details
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