Diethylcarbamazine

Strength: 100 mg

Dosage Form: Tablet

Description:

DEC is used primarily to treat filarial infections such as lymphatic filariasis and loiasis. It works by immobilizing and killing microfilariae and adult worms.

Key Features:

• Essential for filariasis elimination programs
• Broad filarial coverage
• WHO-recommended drug

Precautions:

May cause allergic reactions due to dying parasites (Mazzotti reaction). Use under medical supervision in endemic areas.