delcar forte 250 mg/5 mg tablet
What is delcar forte 250 mg/5 mg tablet used for?
Aceeforte 150mg/2.5mg Tablet (Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Diethylcarbamazine (250mg) + Chlorpheniramine Maleate (5mg), which Diethylcarbamazine: immobilizes microfilariae and alters surface membrane; Chlor. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate
- Manufacturer: Ashok Pharmaceuticals
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ delcar forte 250 mg/5 mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Filariasis, allergic conditions
Off-label uses: Loa loa, tropical pulmonary eosinophilia
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate |
| Brand Name | Aceeforte 150mg/2.5mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Ashok Pharmaceuticals |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Anthelmintic + Antihistamine |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Diethylcarbamazine: immobilizes microfilariae and alters surface membrane; Chlorpheniramine: H1-receptor antagonist
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take delcar forte 250 mg/5 mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of delcar forte 250 mg/5 mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Severe allergic reactions
- Seizures
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Agranulocytosis
- Hepatitis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| MAOIs | Major | Increased anticholinergic and CNS depressant effects |
| CNS depressants | Major | Additive sedation |
| Anticholinergics | Moderate | Additive anticholinergic effects |
| Other antihistamines | Moderate | Increased sedation |
| Alcohol | Minor | Enhanced sedation |
๐จ Major Interactions
- MAOIs
- CNS depressants
โก Moderate Interactions
- Anticholinergics
- Other antihistamines
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Alcohol
- Sedatives
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased sedation
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to components, MAOI use
๐ Monitoring Parameters
CBC, liver function, renal function
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Caution; excreted in breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive treatment
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
โญ User Reviews
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.