Diethylcarbamazine (300mg)+ Cetirizine (10mg)
Decet OD 300mg/10mg Tablet is a prescription medicine. It is advised to take it as the 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.Decet OD 300mg/10mg 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.
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 themCommon side effects of Decet OD
10 tablets
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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. Decet OD 300mg/10mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Decet OD 300mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Diethylcarbamazine and Cetirizine which treat filariasis. Diethylcarbamazine works by decreasing the muscular activity and causing paralysis of these worms while Cetirizine decreases the raised eosinophil count (white blood cells) and controls allergic symptoms like cough and breathlessness.
Related Warnings
Decet OD 300mg/10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Information regarding the use of Decet OD 300mg/10mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Decet OD 300mg/10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Decet OD 300mg/10mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Decet OD 300mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Decet OD 300mg/10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. May cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Decet OD 300mg/10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Decet OD 300mg/10mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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