Hetrazan 100 mg (Diethylcarbamazine)

What is Hetrazan 100 mg Tablet?

Hetrazan 100 mg Tablet belongs to a class of medication called anti-helminthic. It is used in the treatment of worm infections and filariasis. It can act against both the larval and adult forms of the parasitic worms that cause filariasis.

Hetrazan 100 mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.

How Hetrazan 100 mg Tablet Works

Hetrazan 100 mg Tablet belongs to a class of medications called anthelmintics. It kills the parasitic worms that cause parasitic worm infections as well as Filariasis. This helps to treat your infection.

How To Use Hetrazan 100 mg Tablet

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. Hetrazan 100 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Benefits Of Hetrazan 100 mg Tablet

In Treatment of Worm infections

Hetrazan 100 mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which helps treat many parasitic worm infections. It works by killing and stopping the further growth of parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.

In Treatment of Filariasis

Filariasis is an infectious disease caused by thread-like parasitic roundworms. The parasite transmits the disease to humans by the bite of a mosquito. This medicine kills both young and adult forms of the disease causing parasites and also prevents the further spread of the infection. Take it in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. Stopping the medicine too early may cause the infection to come back or worsen. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Warning

Alcohol

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hetrazan 100 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

Information regarding the use of Hetrazan 100 mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding

Information regarding the use of Hetrazan 100 mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

Hetrazan 100mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

What If You Forget To Take Hetrazan 100 mg Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Hetrazan 100mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQ’s

1. What is Hetrazan 100 Tablet use for?

Hetrazan 100mg Tablet is use to treat parasitic worm infection and filariasis (elephantiasis). Filariasis is a disease in which swelling of arms, legs or other body parts may occur. Hetrazan 100mg Tablet is used to treat Bancroft’s filariasis, eosinophilic lung, loiasis and river blindness (onchocerciasis).

2. Can the use of Hetrazan 100 Tablet cause drowsiness?

Yes, Hetrazan 100mg Tablet can make you feel drowsy. Avoid driving, operating on machinery, working at heights, or participating in potentially dangerous activities, especially during the initial days of your treatment. However, if your condition does not improve, consult your doctor.

3. Is Hetrazan 100 Tablet effective?

Hetrazan 100mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Hetrazan 100mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

4. Are there any specific contraindications associate with the use of Hetrazan 100 Tablet?

The use of Hetrazan 100mg Tablet should be avoided in patients with known allergy to any other ingredients of this medicine. Also, patients who are suffering from asthma should refrain from using Hetrazan 100mg Tablet. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have or had any medical condition before starting your treatment with the medicine.