Medicine Details
Delcar Tablet
Manufacturer: Ashok Pharmaceuticals
Salt Composition: Diethylcarbamazine (125mg) + Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2.5mg)
Medicine Type: allopathy
Introduction: In Parasitic infections Delcar Tablet is medicine which helps treat many parasitic worm infections. It kills and stops 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.
Benefits: 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. Delcar Tablet is to be taken with food.
Description: Delcar Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat parasites and worm infestations in the body. It helps to treat the infection by inhibiting the growth of the parasites. Delcar 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. Delcar Tablet may lead to some side effects such as nausea, headaches, stomach pain, 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.
How to Use: Delcar Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Diethylcarbamazine and Chlorpheniramine Maleate which treat parasitic infections. Diethylcarbamazine is an antiparasitic which works by decreasing the muscular activity and causing paralysis of the parasites (worms). Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic which decreases the raised eosinophil count (white blood cells) and controls allergic symptoms like cough and breathlessness.
Safety Advice: - Alcohol : UNSAFE - Delcar Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Delcar Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Delcar Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : UNSAFE - Delcar Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Delcar Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Delcar Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Use of Delcar Tablet may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Delcar Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
If Missed: If you miss a dose of Delcar 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.
Packaging: strip of 20 tablets
Packaging Type:
Primary Use: Parasitic infections
Side Effects: Loss of appetite | Sleepiness | Headache | Allergic reaction
Alcohol Interaction: UNSAFE
Pregnancy Interaction:
Lactation Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Driving Interaction:
Kidney Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Liver Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR