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Last Updated Dec 7, 2024 | 2:24 PM IST
Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml is used to treat parasitic infections. It contains Sodium Fluoride and Procaine that work by killing the infection-causing worms and causing a feeling of numbness in the skin and mucous membranes. This medicine may sometimes cause side effects such as pain at the injection site, tingling sensation, and feeling of numbness. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

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About Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml

Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml belongs to a group of medicines called 'anti-parasitic drugs/ anti-anthelmintics/ anti tapeworm drugs', primarily indicated for the treatment of certain parasitic infections including Bancroft's filariasis, Eosinophilic lung, Loiasis, and River blindness. Parasites are the living organisms that live inside another organism (the host) for their survival (e.g. by getting nutrients from the host's body. These parasites grow, reproduce, get important nutrients from a person's body and make them sick called 'parasitic infection. Common parasitic infections are River blindness, Loiasis, Eosinophilic lung, and Bancroft's filariasis.

Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml consists of two medicines namely: 'Sodium Fluoride' and 'Procaine' that helps to treat certain parasitic infections and symptoms associated with it. Sodium Fluoride is an anti-parasitic drug that works by killing the worm that causes filariasis. While Procaine comes into the category of medicines known as 'local anesthesia', which works by causing a feeling of numbness in the skin and mucous membranes.

Take Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml as suggested by the doctor. You are advised to take Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml as long as suggested by your doctor. Some persons may experience pain at the injection site, tingling sensation, feeling of numbness. Contact your health care provider if these side effects bother you or do not go within a couple of days.

Significantly, you need to visit your doctor regularly that will help the doctor check that the infection is clearing up. Likewise, the doctor may also suggest having an eye check-up. Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml may cause dizziness, affects thinking ability, and changes vision so make sure that you did not drive or do any work that needs a clear vision if any of the unpleasant effects of medicine become bothersome then call your doctor on an urgent basis. Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml is allowed to use in pregnancy as it a category B drug that is not supposed to harm an unborn baby. This medicine can only be used in breastfeeding when strictly advised by the doctor as it has the ability to pass into breast milk.

Uses of Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml

Treatment of Parasitic infections

Medicinal Benefits

Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml consists of two medicines namely: 'Sodium Fluoride' and 'Procaine' that helps to treat certain parasitic infections and symptoms associated with it. Sodium Fluoride is an anti-parasitic drug that works by killing the worm that causes filariasis. While Procaine comes into the category of medicines known as 'local anesthesia', which works by causing a feeling of numbness in the skin and mucous membranes.

Directions for Use

Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml

  • Numbness
  • Tingling
  • Minor pain at or around the injection site

Drug Warnings

One should consult with their doctor before giving Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml to the child as it may cause a serious reaction if used in very young children. The use of Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml is not allowed in patients dealing with a blockage in your stomach or intestine, difficulty in urinating, enlarged prostate, an asthma attack. Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml may cause night blindness or even loss of vision if used for a long time, so one should visit their doctor regularly and should avoid driving or doing any work that needs a clear vision. The doctor may recommend a corticosteroid medication in certain patients facing river blindness with severe symptoms. It is given to reduce the inflammation that happened during the death of worms.  Take these medications exactly in the same manner as directed by your doctor. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: The possible medications that can interact with Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml include medications to treat heart conditions (Procaine), Muscle relaxants (pancuronium, atracurium, succinylcholine), Sulfonamide antibiotics (sulfamethoxazole).  

Drug-Food Interactions: Alcohol or tobacco can interact with Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml so one should tell their healthcare professional if they are consuming such products.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml cannot be used in conditions that include seizure, eye complications, severe kidney problems, narrow-angle glaucoma,  a blockage in the stomach or intestines, an enlarged prostate, difficulty to urinate, an asthma attack.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PROCAINAMIDE
  • PANCURONIUM
  • ATRACURIUM
  • SUCCINYLCHOLINE
  • SULFAMETHOXAZOLE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • It is best to consume a balanced diet, which is high in nutrients and very less in refined sugars/ processed foods.
  • Fiber is important for the bowel movement which helps to cleanse parasites from the body so include more fiber-rich foods in the body 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 may recommend a grain-free, sugar-free diet while others may recommend limiting fruit intake in order to further reduce dietary sugars, so better talk to your nutritionist.

Special Advise

Certain diagnostic tests like a Blood smear could help in detecting the type of parasite infection.

Disease/Condition Glossary

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

Loiasis: It is also called as 'African eye worm' which is an infectious parasitic disease that is 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 the 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 get increased. White blood cells are responsible for fighting allergic reactions and certain infections. Some of the symptoms of this disease include cough, chest pain, and tightness, increased mucus, rapid breathing, bloody mucus, and shortness of breath.

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Alcohol

Caution

If a person is already taking Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml, then they should limit the consumption of alcohol as it may increase the side effects of the medicine.

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Pregnancy

Safe if prescribed

Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml is a category B drug that does not cause any harm to the unborn baby but this medicine can only be used in pregnancy if strongly suggested by the doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml 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

Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml 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 are at higher risk of getting side effects of Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml. Treatment with Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml should be administered cautiously in these patients. Initially, the doctor may suggest a lower dosage.

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Kidney

Caution

Persons dealing with kidney disease may be are at higher risk of getting side effects of Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml. Treatment with Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml should be administered cautiously in these patients. Initially, the doctor may suggest lower dosages.

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Children

Unsafe

Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml 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

6, NANDALAL BOSE SARANI,KOLKATA -700071
Other Info - FLO0033

FAQs

Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml is used to treat parasitic infections including Bancroft's filariasis, Eosinophilic lung, Loiasis, and River blindness.
Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml consists of two medicines namely: "Sodium Fluoride" and "Procaine" that helps to treat certain parasitic infections and symptoms associated with it. Sodium Fluoride is an anti-parasitic drug that works by killing the worm that causes filariasis. While Procaine comes into the category of medicines known as "local anesthesia", which works by causing a feeling of numbness in the skin and mucous membranes.
A person who is hypersensitive to any of components of Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml or dealing with narrow-angle glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, blockage in your stomach or intestines, difficulty in urinating, or had an asthma attack. Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions.
The doctor may suggest a corticosteroid medicine in some patients dealing with river blindness as this combination will help to reduce the inflammation in the body caused due to the death of the worms.
Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml may pass into breast milk so one should strictly ask your doctor before taking it. This drug can only be used in breastfeeding women is suggested by a doctor.
The active ingredients in Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml are Sodium Fluoride (an anti-parasitic agent) and Procaine (a local anaesthetic). These ingredients work together to treat certain parasitic infections and help manage related symptoms.
Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml contains sodium fluoride, an anti-parasitic agent that helps treat filariasis by killing the larval forms of the filarial parasite. This reduces the number of parasites in the bloodstream and alleviates symptoms associated with the infection.
Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml should be administered by a healthcare professional, typically through an injection into the muscle. Your doctor will decide the appropriate dosage and frequency based on your needs.
Some people may experience mild side effects of Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml, such as pain at the injection site, a tingling sensation, or numbness. If these side effects persist for more than a few days or cause discomfort, it is advisable to consult your healthcare provider for further guidance.
No, you cannot return Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml simply because you are unsatisfied with it. If you have concerns or are unsatisfied with the medication, please consult your doctor first. They can help assess your situation and discuss alternative treatments or solutions.
Store Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml in a cool and dry place, away from direct light and moisture. Keep it out of reach of children. Do not freeze it.
Florocid Injection 8 x 1 ml is generally safe to take during pregnancy, as it is a Category B drug with no known risks to the unborn baby. However, it should only be used during pregnancy if your doctor determines it is necessary.

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