Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate: View Uses, Side Effects and Medicines

Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate

INFORMATION ABOUT DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE + CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE

Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate Uses

Diethylcarbamazine+Chlorpheniramine Maleate is used in the treatment of parasitic infections.

How Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate works

Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate is a combination of two medicines: Diethylcarbamazine and Chlorpheniramine Maleate which treat parasitic infections. Diethylcarbamazine is an antiparasitic which works by decreasing the muscular activity and causing paralysis of the parasites (worms). Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic which decreases the raised eosinophil count (white blood cells) and controls allergic symptoms like cough and breathlessness.

Common side effects of Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate

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

Nausea, Loss of appetite, Sleepiness, Headache, Allergic reaction

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Medicine brands for Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate

Eofil Forte

₹59 to ₹59

Fourrts India Laboratories Pvt Ltd

1 variant(s)

Deecee Forte

₹39 to ₹39

Shrinivas Gujarat Laboratories Pvt Ltd

1 variant(s)

Unicarbazan Forte

₹37 to ₹335

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

2 variant(s)

Dec Forte

₹46 to ₹46

Shrinivas Gujarat Laboratories Pvt Ltd

1 variant(s)

Flary Forte

₹10 to ₹10

Finecure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

1 variant(s)

Declays

₹50 to ₹50

Green lays Healthcare

1 variant(s)

Filia Forte

₹182 to ₹182

Indico Pharmaceuticals

1 variant(s)

Carbacide

₹190 to ₹190

Densa Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate

Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate 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.
It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate.
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.

Frequently asked questions for Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate

Q. Can the use of Diethylcarbamazine+Chlorpheniramine Maleate cause drowsiness?

Yes, Diethylcarbamazine+Chlorpheniramine Maleate can make you feel drowsy. At the beginning of your treatment: do not drive, operate machinery, work at heights, or participate in potentially dangerous activities; until you know how this medicine affects you.

Q. Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Diethylcarbamazine+Chlorpheniramine Maleate?

The use of Diethylcarbamazine+Chlorpheniramine Maleate is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to any of the component or excipients of this medicine, and if you are suffering from asthma. Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions before taking the medicine.

Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Diethylcarbamazine+Chlorpheniramine Maleate?

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.