Diethylcarbamazine + Levocetirizine

Written By Dr. Swati Mishra

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma

Last updated 25 Nov 2025 | 09:37 AM (UTC)

Diethylcarbamazine + Levocetirizine Uses

Diethylcarbamazine+Levocetirizine is used in the treatment of filariasis.

How Diethylcarbamazine + Levocetirizine works

Diethylcarbamazine + Levocetirizine 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.

Common side effects of Diethylcarbamazine + Levocetirizine

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

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Medicine brands for Diethylcarbamazine + Levocetirizine

Cafoli Lifecare Pvt. Ltd.

₹95 to ₹95

1 variant(s)

Banocet BD

Wintech Pharmaceuticals

₹82 to ₹82

1 variant(s)

Decet

RND Laboratories Pvt Ltd

₹6 to ₹161

6 variant(s)

Expert advice for Diethylcarbamazine + Levocetirizine

Diethylcarbamazine + Levocetirizine 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.