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Dec Forte Tablet

Manufacturer :  Shrinivas Gujarat Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Diethylcarbamazine, Chlorpheniramine
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Dec Forte Tablet

Dec Forte Tablet is a combination of two medicines. It is used to treat parasites and worm infestations in the body. It helps to treat the infection by inhibiting the growth of the parasites.

This medication 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. Before taking this medication, inform 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.

Dec Forte Tablet citrate is the active ingredient in Dec Forte Tablet, which is highly effective for treating worm infections by killing worms. However, while the tablet offers a number of benefits, there are some side effects like fever, nausea, itching and others.

The dosage for this medicine varies depending on the condition of the patient and the body weight. Make sure that you follow the dosage prescribed by the doctor strictly in order to obtain the maximum benefits from Dec Forte Tablet.

    What are the uses of Dec Forte Tablet

    • Parasitic Infections

    What are the contraindications of Dec Forte Tablet ?

    What are the side effects of Dec Forte Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Dec Forte Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      This drug may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Decet bd tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no interaction between liver impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      No specific data is available to be able to define the duration for the effect of this medicine.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The data for the onset of action, or the duration of time it takes for Dec Forte Tablet to start acting on the disease is not available.

    • Is it habit forming?

      This medicine has not been found to be habit forming or addictive in any way for the patients.

    What are the substitutes for Dec Forte Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Dec Forte Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Take the missed dose as soon as possible and avoid taking it if its almost time for the other dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      A doctor should be consulted immediately if such a situation is suspected.

    How does this medication work?

    This medicine belongs to the class of an anthelmintic drug and is specifically active against parasites. Patients with loiasis and lymphatic filariasis find diethylcarbamazine very effective. The drug basically sensitizes microfilariae to phagocytosis thereby allowing the leukocytes to target and destroy the parasites.

      What are the interactions of Dec Forte Tablet ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Medicine

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        This medication interacts with Acebutolol, Acetylcholine, Aclidinium, Agmatine, Amitriptyline, Budesonide, Talinolol, Solifenacin, Ziprasidone, Xanomeline, etc.

      FAQs about Dec Forte Tablet

      • Ques : What is Dec Forte Tablet?

        Ans : Dec Forte Tablet comes under a class of drugs called antihelminthic medication.

      • Ques : What is Dec Forte Tablet used for?

        Ans : Dec Forte Tablet is helpful in treating parasitic worm infection and filariasis (elephantiasis). Other than this, this drug is used to treat Bancroft's filariasis, eosinophilic lung, loiasis and river blindness (onchocerciasis).

      • Ques : What are the side effects of Dec Forte Tablet?

        Ans : Headache, Dizziness, Vomiting, Abnormal liver function tests, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Hair loss, Fever and Vertigo are common side effects of this medication.

      • Ques : Can the use of Dec Forte Tablet cause drowsiness?

        Ans : Yes, Dec Forte Tablet can make you feel drowsy. At the beginning of your treatment: do not drive, operate machinery, work at heights, or participate in potentially dangerous activities; until you know how this medicine affects you.

      • Ques : Is Dec Forte Tablet effective?

        Ans : This medication works very effectively if it is taken in the dose prescribed by the doctor.

      • Ques : Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Dec Forte Tablet?

        Ans : This drug must be avoided by patients who have a known history of allergy to it. Apart from this medicine, patients suffering from asthma should inform a doctor before using this drug.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Dec Forte Tablet?

        Ans : Keep this medicine in the container or pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it as mentioned on the pack or label.

      • Ques : How does Dec Forte Tablet work?

        Ans : This medication comes under the classification of drugs termed as anthelmintics. It helps by eliminating the larval and adult forms of the parasitic worms that may cause Filariasis.

      • Ques : What if I forget to take a dose of Dec Forte Tablet?

        Ans : In case you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, the missed dose should not be consumed if it is already time for the next dose.

      • Ques : Is Dec Forte Tablet safe?

        Ans : Dec Forte Tablet is very much safe to use, however, do not use more than doses prescribed by a medical expert.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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