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Composition :

LEVAMISOLE-150MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Janssen Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Dicaris Adults Tablet

Dicaris Adults Tablet belongs to a class 'anti-parasitic', primarily used for the treatment of roundworm and hookworm infections. Roundworms are parasites that live in your intestine and cause ascariasis (an infection of the small intestine caused by Ascaris lumbricoides, which is a species of roundworm). It also causes infection in the lungs. Hookworms are parasites; they live on other living things and cause ancylostomiasis (an infection of the small intestine caused by ancylostoma, a hookworm species), and it also causes infection in the lungs and skin.

Dicaris Adults Tablet is composed of 'levamisole'. It works by suppressing the enzyme activity in the worm's muscle; this leads to paralysis and death. In this way, it kills worms and treats your infection.

You are advised to take Dicaris Adults Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. The most common side effects of a Dicaris Adults Tablet include headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, and abdominal pain. These side effects resolve on their own. However, if the side effects are persistent, stop the medicine and consult your doctor immediately.

Before starting Dicaris Adults Tablet inform your doctor if you are allergic to Dicaris Adults Tablet or any other medications. Inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medications, herbal or dietary supplements. Use the Dicaris Adults Tablet as advised by your doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not recommend the Dicaris Adults Tablet to kidney disease, liver disease and pre-existing blood disorders.

Uses of Dicaris Adults Tablet

Treatment of Ascariasis, Ancylostomiasis and Mixed ascariasis-hook worm infections.

Directions for Use

• Dicaris Adults Tablet can be taken with or without food as advised by a doctor.• Follow your doctor’s recommendations on the dosage and timing of this medication to achieve optimal results.• Swallow Dicaris Adults Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.• Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Dicaris Adults Tablet is composed of 'levamisole' belonging to a class 'anti-parasitic', primarily used for treating roundworm and hookworm infections. It works by suppressing the enzyme activity in the worm's muscle; this leads to paralysis and death. In this way, it kills worms and treats your infection. Dicaris Adults Tablet is also used in the treatment of mixed ascariasis hookworm infections. It is also used in colon cancer in combination with cancer medicine to work effectively against colon cancer.

How Dicaris Adults Tablet Works

Dicaris Adults Tablet is composed of 'levamisole'. It works by suppressing the enzyme activity in the worm's muscle; this leads to paralysis and death. In this way, it kills worms and treats your infection.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Dicaris Adults Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Dicaris Adults Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Before starting Dicaris Adults Tablet inform your doctor if you are allergic to Dicaris Adults Tablet or any other medications. Inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medications, herbal or dietary supplements. Use the Dicaris Adults Tablet as advised by your doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not recommend the Dicaris Adults Tablet to kidney disease, liver disease and pre-existing blood disorders. This Dicaris Adults Tablet should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases, kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Dicaris Adults Tablet is also not recommended in rheumatoid arthritis. Caution should be taken while using Dicaris Adults Tablet in Sjogren's syndrome ( disorder of your immune system identified by its two most common symptoms — dry eyes and a dry mouth).

Drug-Drug Interactions

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LevamisoleVoclosporin
Severe

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LevamisoleVoclosporin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dicaris Adults Tablet:
Taking voclosporin together with Dicaris Adults Tablet may increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Dicaris Adults Tablet and Voclosporin, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms - fever, chills, diarrhoea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, weight loss, pain or burning during urination - immediately contact your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Dicaris Adults Tablet:
When Tofacitinib and Dicaris Adults Tablet are used together, there is a higher chance of getting serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dicaris Adults Tablet and Tofacitinib together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. If you notice any of these symptoms - infection, fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, weight loss, pain or burning during urination - contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Dicaris Adults Tablet:
Taking fingolimod together with Dicaris Adults Tablet may increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using fingolimod together with Dicaris Adults Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, contact a doctor if you experience any symptoms of infection, such as fever, chills, diarrhoea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, discomfort or burning during urination. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Dicaris Adults Tablet:
The combined use of Dicaris Adults Tablet and cladribine can increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dicaris Adults Tablet and Cladribine together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, breathing difficulty, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning sensation when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
LevamisoleGolimumab
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dicaris Adults Tablet:
Taking Dicaris Adults Tablet together with golimumab may increase the risk of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Dicaris Adults Tablet together with golimumab can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, contact a doctor if you experience any symptoms of infection, such as fever, chills, diarrhoea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, discomfort or burning during urination. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
LevamisoleCertolizumab
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dicaris Adults Tablet:
Taking Dicaris Adults Tablet together with certolizumab may increase the risk of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although Dicaris Adults Tablet, together with certolizumab, can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, contact a doctor if you experience any symptoms of infection, such as fever, chills, diarrhoea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, discomfort or burning during urination. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Dicaris Adults Tablet:
Coadministration of baricitinib and Dicaris Adults Tablet can raise the risk of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, baricitinib can be taken with Dicaris Adults Tablet if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LevamisoleRotavirus vaccine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dicaris Adults Tablet:
Taking Dicaris Adults Tablet and rotavirus vaccine together increases the risk of infection and also decreases the efficacy of the vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dicaris Adults Tablet and Rotavirus vaccine together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor if you experience any symptoms of infection, such as fever, chills, diarrhoea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, discomfort or burning during urination. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Dicaris Adults Tablet:
Deferiprone can lower white blood cell count, and combining it with other medications like Dicaris Adults Tablet can also affect white blood cells or bone marrow function, may increase the risk. You may be more likely to develop serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dicaris Adults Tablet with Deferiprone together can result in an interaction, but they can be taken together if your doctor advises. However, contact a doctor if you experience any symptoms of infection, such as fever, chills, diarrhoea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, discomfort or burning during urination. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Dicaris Adults Tablet:
Using Infliximab together with Dicaris Adults Tablet may increase the risk of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Infliximab with Dicaris Adults Tablet can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact your doctor right away. These symptoms include fever, chills, diarrhoea, sore throat, muscle pain, difficulty breathing, weight loss, and pain or burning during urination. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Wash your hands with soap and water before handling food.

  • Teach children the importance of washing hands to prevent infection.

  • Wash, peel or cook all raw vegetables and fruits before eating, particularly those that have been grown in soil that has been fertilized with manure.

  • Take milk, papaya, nuts, oats, eggs into your regular diet.

  • Eat berries, fish, veggies.

  • Avoid oily food and spicy foods.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIPARASITIC - ANTITAPEWORM DRUGS
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Dicaris Adults Tablet is not recommended with the consumption of alcohol while receiving this medicine since it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as severe headaches, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, etc.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Dicaris Adults Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a suitable alternative based on your clinical condition.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Dicaris Adults Tablet is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a suitable alternative based on your clinical condition

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Driving

Caution

Use of this may cause symptoms such as dizziness, sleepiness, etc., in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms.

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Liver

Caution

Dicaris Adults Tablet should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Regular monitoring of liver function tests, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.

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Kidney

Caution

Dicaris Adults Tablet should be used with caution in patients with a history of kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.

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Children

Caution

Dicaris Adults Tablet should be prescribed by the advice of your doctor. Because dose adjustments were done based on the height and weight of the child.

Have a query?

FAQs

Dicaris Adults Tablet is used for the treatment of roundworm and hookworm infections.

Dicaris Adults Tablet works by suppressing the enzyme activity in the worm's muscle because of this it leads to paralysis and death. In this way, it kills worms and treats your infection.

No, you should not stop taking Dicaris Adults Tablet by yourself even if you feel better, take the advice of your doctor before stopping Dicaris Adults Tablet. Because there may be a chance of reoccurrence of infection.

If you forget a dose of Dicaris Adults Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose at the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Dicaris Adults Tablet may make you feel dizzy. Avoid driving, operating on machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities, especially during the initial days of your treatment. However, if your condition does not improve, consult your doctor.

You are advised to take Dicaris Adults Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending upon your medical condition.

No, Dicaris Adults Tablet is not an antibiotic; It is an anti-parasitic drug, primarily used for the treatment of roundworm and hookworm infection.

Yes, Dicaris Adults Tablet is effective when taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

You should avoid Dicaris Adults Tablet if you are allergic to its components. Inform the doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, pre-existing blood disorders or rheumatoid arthritis.

Store Dicaris Adults Tablet in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.

Yes, Dicaris Adults Tablet is safe but it is important to consult your doctor before taking it.

The most common side effects of Dicaris Adults Tablet include headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, and abdominal pain. Consult the doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Johnson & Johnson Private Limited., 501 Arena Space, Behind Majas Bus Depot, Off Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road, Jogeshwari (E), Mumbai 400 060
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