Diethylcarbamazine (300mg)+ Levocetirizine (5mg)
Elcet Dec 300mg/5mg 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.Elcet Dec 300mg/5mg 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 Elcet Dec
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. Elcet Dec 300mg/5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Elcet Dec 300mg/5mg 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.
Related Warnings
Elcet Dec 300mg/5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Information regarding the use of Elcet Dec 300mg/5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Elcet Dec 300mg/5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Elcet Dec 300mg/5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Elcet Dec 300mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Elcet Dec 300mg/5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Elcet Dec 300mg/5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
There is limited information available on the use of Elcet Dec 300mg/5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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