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Filocar 100 Tablet belongs to a class of medication called anti-helminthic. It is used in the treatment of worm infections and filariasis. It can act against both the larval and adult forms of the parasitic worms that cause filariasis.

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 14 Apr 2026 | 04:20 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Diethylcarbamazine (100mg)

Marketer

Zeelab Pharmacy Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Filocar 100 Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.

Some people may experience a headache, dizziness, vomiting, and abnormal liver function tests as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests and liver function tests throughout your treatment.

Uses of Filocar Tablet

Treatment of Worm infections
Filariasis

Benefits of Filocar Tablet

Treatment of Worm infections
Filocar 100 Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which helps treat many parasitic worm infections. It works by killing and stopping the further growth of parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.

How to use Filocar Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Filocar 100 Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Filocar Tablet works

Filocar 100 Tablet belongs to a class of medications called anthelmintics. It kills the parasitic worms that cause parasitic worm infections as well as Filariasis. This helps to treat your infection.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Filocar 100 Tablet to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
It should be taken with food.
Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.
You have been prescribed Filocar 100 Tablet to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
It should be taken with food.
Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. Swallow it whole with a full glass of water.
It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Filocar 100 Tablet.
Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Filocar 100 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Filocar 100 Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Filocar 100 Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

UNSAFE

Filocar 100 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Filocar 100 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Filocar 100 Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Filocar with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Sodium Bicarbonate (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Diethylcarbamazine may increase the metabolism of Sodium Bicarbonate.

Moderate

Sodium Bicarbonate (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Diethylcarbamazine may increase the metabolism of Sodium Bicarbonate.

Frequently asked questions

What is Filocar 100 Tablet used for?

Filocar 100 Tablet is used to treat parasitic worm infection and filariasis (elephantiasis). Filariasis is a disease in which swelling of arms, legs or other body parts may occur. Filocar 100 Tablet is used to treat Bancroft's filariasis, eosinophilic lung, loiasis and river blindness (onchocerciasis).

Can the use of Filocar 100 Tablet cause drowsiness?

Yes, Filocar 100 Tablet can make you feel drowsy. Avoid driving, operating on machinery, working at heights, or participating in potentially dangerous activities, especially during the initial days of your treatment. However, if your condition does not improve, consult your doctor.

Is Filocar 100 Tablet effective?

Filocar 100 Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Filocar 100 Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Filocar 100 Tablet?

The use of Filocar 100 Tablet should be avoided in patients with known allergy to any other ingredients of this medicine. Also, patients who are suffering from asthma should refrain from using Filocar 100 Tablet. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have or had any medical condition before starting your treatment with the medicine.

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Filocar 100 Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the container or pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it as mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

How does Filocar 100 Tablet work?

Filocar 100 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as anthelmintics. It works by killing both the larval and adult forms of the parasitic worms that cause Filariasis.

What if I forget to take a dose of Filocar 100 Tablet?

If you forget a dose of Filocar 100 Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Is Filocar 100 Tablet safe?

Filocar 100 Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Piperazine carboxamides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Antiprotozoal Agents

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Filaria Antibody

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

McCarthy J, Loukas A, Hotez PJ. Chemotherapy of Helminth Infections. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1453-54.
Rosenthal PJ. Clinical Pharmacology of the Antihelmenthic Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 925-26.
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Anti-infectives: Diethylcarbamazine. In: National Formulary of India. 4th ed. New Delhi: Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission. 2011. pp. 153.

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Marketer details

Name: Zeelab Pharmacy Pvt Ltd
Address: 913, D-104, Pitampura, Delhi-110034

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Country of origin: India
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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Filocar Tablet

Benefits of Filocar Tablet

How to use Filocar Tablet

How Filocar Tablet works

All substitutes for Filocar 100 Tablet

Banocide Forte Tablet

Hetrazan 100 Tablet

Deecee 100mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Sodium Bicarbonate (Oral Route)

Sodium Bicarbonate (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Filocar 100 Tablet used for?

Can the use of Filocar 100 Tablet cause drowsiness?

Is Filocar 100 Tablet effective?

Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Filocar 100 Tablet?

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Filocar 100 Tablet?

How does Filocar 100 Tablet work?

What if I forget to take a dose of Filocar 100 Tablet?

Is Filocar 100 Tablet safe?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Filaria Antibody

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

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