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Dicaris Adults Tablet

Manufactured byJANSSES INDIA
ContainsLevamisole
Description
Dicaris Adults Tablet is an anti-parasitic agent used for the treatment of roundworm and hookworm infections. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from severe kidney diseases due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Dicaris Adults Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Vomiting
  • Fatigue
  • Chest pain
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Rash

Uses of Dicaris Adults Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Ascariasis
  • Mixed Ascariasis-Hookworm infections
  • Ancylostomiasis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while receiving this medicine since it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as severe headaches, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, etc.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a suitable alternative based on your clinical condition.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a suitable alternative based on your clinical condition.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to levamisole or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.

Severe renal impairment

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from severe kidney diseases due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a suitable alternative based on your clinical condition.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a suitable alternative based on your clinical condition.
General warnings

Driving or operating machinery

Use of this medicine may cause symptoms such as dizziness, sleepiness, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms.

Liver impairment

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Regular monitoring of liver function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Kidney impairment

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Missed Dose

This medicine is usually taken as a single dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while receiving this medicine since it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as severe headaches, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, etc.
Interaction with Medicine

Anticoagulants

Phenytoin

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take this medicine with or without food, as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Report all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements as well as all your medical conditions to the doctor before taking this medicine.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine paralyzes the muscles of the worms and reduces their ability to reproduce.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Anthelmintics

Schedule

Schedule H

Levamisole [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2018 [cited 2 August 2018]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/levamisole

Levamisole - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 2 August 2018]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00848

WHO Model Prescribing Information: Drugs Used in Parasitic Diseases - Second Edition: Helminths: Intestinal nematode infection: Levamisole [Internet]. Apps.who.int. 2018 [cited 2 August 2018]. Available from:

http://apps.who.int/medicinedocs/en/d/Jh2922e/3.2.2.html#Jh2922e.3.2.2
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Information on this page was last updated on 3 Feb 2020

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