Lejet-DC Tablet is a combination of two medicines that effectively treat filariasis. It fights against the worms to relieve the discomfort caused due to the infestation.

Lejet-DC Tablet is a prescription medicine. It is advised to take it as a prescription. It should be taken with food, but it must be taken at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. The treatment must be completed even if you feel better.

Lejet-DC Tablet may lead to some side effects such as nausea, weakness, headaches, dryness of mouth, etc. To overcome any such side effects, it is advised to eat a healthy balanced diet and drink plenty of fluid. If any of the side effects get aggravated, contact your doctor immediately. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must consult your doctor immediately.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines for any health condition. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy.

Uses of Lejet-DC Tablet

Treatment of Filariasis

Benefits of Lejet-DC Tablet

In Treatment of Filariasis

Filariasis is a disease caused by round and thread-like parasites. These parasites infect the human body through the opening created by mosquito bites. It causes abnormal enlargement of body parts (especially the lower part of the body) causing pain and severe disability. Along with this, the associated social stigma and discrimination make patients suffer mentally, socially, and financially. Lejet-DC Tablet helps treat filariasis as well as prevents the further spread of the infection. This helps improve your social status and thus the quality of your life.

Side effects of Lejet-DC Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Lejet-DC

Nausea
Loss of appetite
Dryness in mouth
Fatigue
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Headache
Allergic reaction

How to use Lejet-DC 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. Lejet-DC Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Lejet-DC Tablet works

Lejet-DC Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Diethylcarbamazine and Levocetirizine which treat filariasis. Diethylcarbamazine works by decreasing the muscular activity and causing paralysis of these worms while Levocetirizine decreases the raised eosinophil count (white blood cells) and controls allergic symptoms like cough and breathlessness.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Lejet-DC Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Lejet-DC Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Lejet-DC Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

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

Kidney

CAUTION

Lejet-DC Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lejet-DC Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Lejet-DC Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Lejet-DC Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Lejet-DC Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Lejet-DC Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Lejet-DC Tablet should be taken with food at the same time every day.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as medicine can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
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.
It is advisable to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water to overcome medicine side effects.
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.

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Patient concerns

One side nostril close and other is open and both ulternate work some time both is open give me allrite dc tablet

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

can be due to allergy or deviated septum visit ent specialist near you for proper examination

Pain in joint of hand legs and finger. Uric.anticcp.ra factor negetive Tc dc Esr also found normal

Vipul Aggarwal

Please get your vitamin d 3 checked as this is the most common cause of your symptoms

Suffering with cold and headache. Should I take allercet dc or allegra m And whole mouth is full of ulcer. Pl recommend medicine for the same too Ulcer on tongue, roots of teeth. Walls of mouth from inside

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

This is not waste app first of all it is meant for second opinion as each symptoms have many diagnosis as of now take allercet dc and cobadex czs once a day for five days in case no improvement in two days visit ent specialist near you for proper examination

Pimples on face after sometime continue

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

Please send pictures of affected areaFaceclin gel/ D'acne gel twice daily over affected are.For marks- Photoscreen Depigment cream / demelan cream once weekly at night( very little on marks only)Rejuglow face wash /Episoft DC cleanser/ Sastic DS was.Tab. Limcee 500mg once daily for one month.Tab. Ascazin twice daily for one month.Chemical peels to clear face and spots.

My daughter is having severe cough n cold. But not that much running nose. Please help because it's been 7days n she still coughs very badly She's feeling very weak also. Tried toff - DC syrup n honey ginger.

Dr. Pranav Gupta

Paediatrics

Most throat pains, coughs and colds are viral induced illness. For such illness, the best we can offer is a symptom specific treat. Paracetamol available over the counter can be used for fever. Please use saline nasal drops to open blocked nose. I would advise you to get your kid examined by a paediatrician if symptoms persists or worsen.Your queries were being answered by paediatrician Pranav Gupta, New Delhi. To help us server you better, please submit a feedback on https://www.1mgdoctors.com/reviewdoctor/dr-pranav-40b65fe7d6

User feedback

Patients taking Lejet-DC Tablet

Twice A Day

60%

Once A Day

40%

What are you using Lejet-DC Tablet for?

Worm infectio*

50%

Others

50%

*Worm infections

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References

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Lejet-DC Tablet

Product introduction

Uses of Lejet-DC Tablet

Benefits of Lejet-DC Tablet

In Treatment of Filariasis

Side effects of Lejet-DC Tablet

Common side effects of Lejet-DC

How to use Lejet-DC Tablet

How Lejet-DC Tablet works

Safety advice

What if you forget to take Lejet-DC Tablet?

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

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