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Is Albendazole 400 mg with ivermectin will kill fileria causing germs.how many times we need to take this medicine?
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Hetrazan is the specific drug for Filariasis.
But first thing is the diagnosis of Filariasis. I don't know what is the basis of your diagnosis of Filariasis.
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Follow Dr Gautam adv
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Diethylcarbazine 21 days every 3 months
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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For prophylaxis of filariasis you can take
Tab Diethylcarbamazine (DEC) 300 mg + Tab Albendazole 400 mg one single dose yearly.
Use mosquito repellent and mosquito nets.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
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Greater Noida
pleasecadd tab hetrazan
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