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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:39 PM IST

Diet 150 mg Tablet 10's is indicated for the treatment of certain parasitic infections, including Bancroft's filariasis, Eosinophilic lung, Loiasis, and River blindness. It contains Diethylcarbamazine, which works by killing the worms that cause infections. Therefore, it helps treat certain parasitic infections and the symptoms associated with them. It may cause side effects like itching, swelling of the face, especially near the eyes, tightness in the chest or throat, wheezing, feeling sleepy, and nervousness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Gray Anon Formulations Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

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Not Returnable

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About Diet 150 mg Tablet 10's

Diet 150 mg Tablet 10's is indicated for the treatment of certain parasitic infections, including Bancroft's filariasis, Eosinophilic lung, Loiasis, and River blindness.

Diet 150 mg Tablet 10's consists of Diethylcarbamazine, which kills the worms that cause infections. Thus, it helps to treat certain parasitic infections and their symptoms.

Take this medicine as directed by the healthcare professional. Diet 150 mg Tablet 10's may cause side effects like itching, swelling of the face, especially near the eyes, tightness in the chest or throat, wheezing, feeling sleepy, and nervousness. Contact your healthcare provider if these side effects bother you or do not resolve gradually.

Do not take Diet 150 mg Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its components. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep the doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Diet 150 mg Tablet 10's

Treatment of Parasitic infections

Medicinal Benefits

Diet 150 mg Tablet 10's consists of Diethylcarbamazine, which is used for the treatment of certain types of parasitic infections. It works by killing worms circulating in the bloodstream. It is used to treat Bancroft's filariasis, Eosinophilic lung (tropical pulmonary eosinophilia, Loiasis, and River blindness (onchocerciasis).

Directions for Use

Swallow the medicine as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Diet 150 mg Tablet 10's

  • Itching
  • Swelling of the face, especially near the eyes
  • Tightness in the chest or throat
  • Wheezing
  • Feeling sleepy
  • Nervousness

Drug Warnings

Do not take Diet 150 mg Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform the doctor if you have a blockage in your stomach or intestine, difficulty in urinating, an enlarged prostate, or an asthma attack. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let the doctor know if you are taking any other medicines, including supplements or herbal products.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Inform the doctor if you are taking antihistamine drugs (fexofenadine, loratadine, diphenhydramine), analgesics (acetaminophen), and anti-allergic medicine (montelukast).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interaction found/established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform the doctor if you have seizures, eye complications, severe kidney problems, narrow-angle glaucoma, a blockage in the stomach or intestines, an enlarged prostate, difficulty urinating, or an asthma attack.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • FEXOFENADINE
  • LORATADINE
  • ACETAMINOPHEN
  • MONTELUKAST
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • It is best to consume a balanced diet, which is high in nutrients and very little in refined sugars/ processed foods.
  • Fibre is important for bowel movements, which helps to cleanse parasites from the body, so include more fibre-rich foods in the diet, like oats. 
  • Pumpkin seeds, garlic, honey, and papaya seeds are considered antiparasitic foods, so it is best to include them in your diet. 
  • Sometimes, doctors recommend a grain-free, sugar-free diet, while others may recommend limiting fruit intake to further reduce dietary sugars, so it is better to talk to your nutritionist.

Special Advise

It is advised to go for regular checkups, as they help the doctor check the progress of medicine in clearing up the infection. Your doctor may also suggest you go for an eye check-up, as some persons may experience temporary or permanent eye problems if used for a longer time.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Parasitic infections: Parasites are organisms that live inside other organism's bodies (hosts) for their survival. Some parasites do not cause any harm to their host, while some cause sickness in the human body, resulting in parasitic infection. There are three types of organisms responsible for causing a parasitic infection that include protozoa (single-celled and multiply inside the body), Helminths (multicelled, live outside the body like tapeworms), and Ectoparasites (multi-celled, live or feed off the skin like mites). 

Bancroft's filariasis: It is caused by thread-like worms that live inside humans' lymphatic system. The lymphatic system of the body consists of fluid and is responsible for fighting infections. This disease spreads from one person to another by mosquitoes. Common symptoms include fever and skin exfoliation. And high levels of eosinophils (white blood cells).

Loiasis: It is also called an 'African eye worm,' an infectious parasitic disease transmitted to humans by the bite of Chrysops deerfly species. A person dealing with this disease may face itchy, non-painful swellings in their body. Sometimes, a person may see worms crawling under their skin or an eye worm.

River blindness: It is caused by a parasitic worm and is transmitted through repeated bites by black flies that live near rivers and streams. If not treated, then it may even cause visual impairment and sometimes blindness.  

Eosinophilic lung: This is a disease related to lung problems in which white blood cells in the body increase. White blood cells are responsible for fighting allergic reactions and certain infections. Some of the symptoms of this disease include cough, chest pain, tightness, increased mucus, rapid breathing, bloody mucus and shortness of breath.

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Alcohol

Caution

Limit the consumption of alcohol as it may increase the side effects of the medicine.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult the doctor if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Diet 150 mg Tablet 10's has the ability to pass into breast milk that can harm the unborn baby, so do not use this medicine without asking the doctor.

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Driving

Unsafe

Diet 150 mg Tablet 10's may cause blurred vision, so one should avoid driving as it may increase the chances of accidents.

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Liver

Caution

Persons dealing with liver disease may be at higher risk of getting side effects of Diet 150 mg Tablet 10's. Treatment with Diet 150 mg Tablet 10's should be administered cautiously in these patients. Initially, the doctor may suggest a lower dosage.

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Kidney

Caution

Persons with kidney disease may be at higher risk of side effects from Diet 150 mg Tablet 10's. Treatment with Diet 150 mg Tablet 10's should be administered cautiously in these patients. Initially, the doctor may suggest lower dosages.

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Children

Unsafe

Diet 150 mg Tablet 10's can only be used in children if strongly suggested by the doctor, as misuse of medication may cause serious side effects in children.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

41/1, KARAMBAKHAM MAIN ROAD,KASAMBAKKAM, PORUR-600116,TN 600116 INDIA
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FAQs

Diet 150 mg Tablet 10's is used to treat parasitic infections, including Bancroft's filariasis, Eosinophilic lung, Loiasis, and River blindness.
Diet 150 mg Tablet 10's works by killing worms present in the bloodstream. Thereby, it provides relief from parasitic infection.
Even if you feel well, it is advised to take Diet 150 mg Tablet 10's for as long as it has been prescribed to clear out the infection from the body.
Diet 150 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for people who are hypersensitive to any of the components of Diet 150 mg Tablet 10's or dealing with narrow-angle glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, blockage in the stomach or intestines, difficulty urinating or an asthma attack. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.
The doctor may suggest a corticosteroid medicine in some patients with river blindness, as this combination will help to reduce the inflammation caused by the death of the worms.

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