Hetrazan 50mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Pfizer Ltd
Salt Composition
Diethylcarbamazine (50mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Hetrazan 50mg Tablet is an anti-helminthic medication used to treat worm infections and filariasis.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Hetrazan 50mg 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.
Directions for Use
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. Hetrazan 50mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hetrazan 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Information regarding the use of Hetrazan 50mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning
Information regarding the use of Hetrazan 50mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
How it works
Hetrazan 50mg 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.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Hetrazan 50mg 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.
