Hetrazan

Active Ingredient(s): Diethylcarbamazine citrate, DEC
FDA Approved: * November 13, 1950
Pharm Company: * LEDERLE
Category: Antiprotozoal / Anthelmintic

Diethylcarbamazine (DEC) is a medication used in the treatment of filariasis including lymphatic filariasis, tropical pulmonary eosinophilia, and loiasis.[1] It may also be used for prevention of loiasis in those at high risk.[1] While it has been used for onchocerciasis (river blindness), ivermectin is preferred.[2] It is taken by mouth.[3] Common side effects include itching, facial swelling, headaches, and feeling tired.&#... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Hetrazan EFFECTS in diabetes.thyroidism...

how safe is hetrazan if you are suffering from hypothyroidism,diabetes, arthritis & gastritis ? ## I am suffering fr...

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I am using it since last 3 months. 2 tablets daily. ## Hetrazan contains the active ingredient Diethylcarbamazine, it is...

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my daughter14 year old--microfilaria-in last 4 years attacked 4 times repeatadely in a gap of 18 months,6months etc.-cou...

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for asthma it is precribed ## I am from India but presently I live in USA. I have Elephantasis with a swolen legs. ## i ...

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hetrazan 100mg Is Usefull

I Have Pain In testicle ..Doctor Suggestion Me For Use hetrazan 100mg.. For 1 Month & 4 Time In day' Is This Use...

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i have eusonophelia and doc advised hetrazan 3 times a day for 21 days.. is this a normal dose and can I consume alcohol...

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Hi, Good evening. I have a oenophiles last few years. Kindly provide me the details of Hetrazan-100 mg? What kind of eff...

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hetrazan 100 will cure giddiness?

I am suffering by dizziness and finding difficulty while walking and difficult balancing my body in stand-up position. H...

use of hetrazan 100 or other similar med such as Banocide Forte

I have pain in my R-leg starting just above the ankle (right side) going up to hip and to some where in the abdomine and...

should I stop taking hetrazan 100 if it is not working

My dr prescribed me hetrazan 100 for 21 days (thrice in a day) for heavily sneezing, mucus, and congestion, but after 6 ...