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Distocide 600 mg Tablet

Manufactured by: Chandra Bhagat Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
Composition: Praziquantel
Prescription Required: Yes
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Description

Distocide 600 mg Tablet is an anthelmintic which helps in the treatment of worm infections that affect blood and the liver. Patients with a history of seizures and liver injury should be monitored carefully and the doctor should be contacted immediately if any symptoms appear.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Distocide 600 mg Tablet

  • Dizzinesssevere
  • Diarrheasevere
  • Itching or rashsevere
  • Loss of appetitesevere
  • Abdominal painsevere
  • Convulsionssevere
  • Irregular heartbeatsevere
  • Drowsiness
  • Increased sweating
  • Nausea and Vomiting
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Distocide 600 mg Tablet

Onset of action

This medicine is well absorbed from the Gastro-intestinal tract and reaches its peak levels in the body within 1 to 3 hours of administration.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 4 to 5 hours.

Safe with alcohol?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is recommended for pregnant women only if necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is recommended in breastfeeding women only if necessary. The baby should not be breastfed on the day of the treatment and 72 hours after the treatment. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Distocide 600 mg Tablet

  • Schistosomiasis

    Distocide 600 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Schistosoma which are a type of worms that infect the blood.

  • Liver fluke

    Distocide 600 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Liver fluke which is a type of worms that infects the liver.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Distocide 600 mg Tablet

  • Allergy

    Not recommended in patients with known allergy to Distocide 600 mg Tablet.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    The missed dose should be taken as soon as one remembers. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, then one should skip the missed dose.

  • Overdose

    Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

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

    - Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Instructions

    - Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

  • Liver Disease

    moderate
    This medicine should be used with caution if the patient has an impairment of normal liver function. It is advised to monitor the liver function before starting the treatment.

Food interactions

  • Distocide 600 mg Tablet should be taken along with food to maximize the availability in the body.

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.

General Instructions

Take Distocide 600 mg Tablet as instructed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Ensure that proper hygiene measures are adopted to prevent the recurrence and spread of the infection. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - This medicine is recommended for pregnant women only if necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    - This medicine is recommended in breastfeeding women only if necessary. The baby should not be breastfed on the day of the treatment and 72 hours after the treatment. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

General warnings

  • Liver Function

    - Distocide 600 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with moderate to severe liver injury. Close monitoring of enzyme levels is necessary, especially if you have a liver condition.

  • Effect on heart

    - Distocide 600 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases. Monitoring of symptoms like irregular heart beats, palpitations is necessary.

  • Central nervous system

    - Distocide 600 mg Tablet may affect the central nervous system. Patients with a history of seizures should be monitored carefully and your doctor should be informed immediately if any symptoms appear.

Other details

  • To be taken with food
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

It works by paralyzing the worm and inhibiting its growth.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Unknown
Approved

Classification

Category
Anthelmintics
Schedule
Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 8 Jan 2018

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