Decet 150mg Tablet

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Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:07 AM (IST)

Decet 150mg 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.

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General Information

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Diethylcarbamazine (150mg)

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Product introduction

Decet 150mg 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.

Some people may experience a headache, dizziness, vomiting, and abnormal liver function tests as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests and liver function tests throughout your treatment.

Uses of Decet Tablet

Treatment of Worm infections
Treatment of Filariasis

Benefits of Decet Tablet

Treatment of Worm infections
Decet 150mg 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.

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.

How to use Decet 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. Decet 150mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Decet Tablet works

Decet 150mg 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.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Decet 150mg Tablet to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
It should be taken with food.
Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Decet 150mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Decet 150mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Decet 150mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Decet 150mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Decet 150mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Decet 150mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

What is Decet 150mg Tablet used for?

Decet 150mg Tablet is used to treat parasitic worm infection and filariasis (elephantiasis). Filariasis is a disease in which swelling of arms, legs or other body parts may occur. Decet 150mg Tablet is used to treat Bancroft's filariasis, eosinophilic lung, loiasis and river blindness (onchocerciasis).

Can the use of Decet 150mg Tablet cause drowsiness?

Yes, Decet 150mg 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.

Is Decet 150mg Tablet effective?

Decet 150mg 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 Decet 150mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Decet 150mg Tablet?

The use of Decet 150mg 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 Decet 150mg Tablet. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have or had any medical condition before starting your treatment with the medicine.

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Decet 150mg Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the container or pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it as mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

How does Decet 150mg Tablet work?

Decet 150mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as anthelmintics. It works by killing both the larval and adult forms of the parasitic worms that cause Filariasis.

What if I forget to take a dose of Decet 150mg Tablet?

If you forget a dose of Decet 150mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Is Decet 150mg Tablet safe?

Decet 150mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Piperazine carboxamides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Antiprotozoal agents

Related lab tests

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References

McCarthy J, Loukas A, Hotez PJ. Chemotherapy of Helminth Infections. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1453-54.
Rosenthal PJ. Clinical Pharmacology of the Antihelmenthic Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 925-26.
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Anti-infectives: Diethylcarbamazine. In: National Formulary of India. 4th ed. New Delhi: Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission. 2011. pp. 153.

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I would like to know about a effective periodic worm medicine for my son who is 1.5 year and daughter who is 6

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Albendazole is commonly used for worm infestation.

I have ring warm on the face from 4 month . What I do ? Good evening sir . I have ring warm on the hole face from 4 month .what I do for this ?

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Decet Tablet

Benefits of Decet Tablet

How to use Decet Tablet

How Decet Tablet works

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What is Decet 150mg Tablet used for?

Can the use of Decet 150mg Tablet cause drowsiness?

Is Decet 150mg Tablet effective?

Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Decet 150mg Tablet?

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Decet 150mg Tablet?

How does Decet 150mg Tablet work?

What if I forget to take a dose of Decet 150mg Tablet?

Is Decet 150mg Tablet safe?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Filaria Antibody

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

User feedback

Patients taking Decet 150mg Tablet

Patient concerns

I would like to know about a effective periodic worm medicine for my son who is 1.5 year and daughter who is 6

I have ring warm on the face from 4 month . What I do ? Good evening sir . I have ring warm on the hole face from 4 month .what I do for this ?

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