Unicarbazan Forte Tablet (Diethylcarbamazine 250mg)

Medical Description

Unicarbazan Forte tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of various parasitic infections. It also helps in relieving allergic symptoms like rashes, swelling, itching and watering from eyes associated with the disease. It contains two active components namely diethylcarbamazine and chlorpheniramine maleate that belongs to a different class of medicines called antiparasitic and antihistaminic respectively. Use the exact dose prescribed by your doctor. Please do not modify the dose or stop it before the prescribed duration, even if you feel better. In case of any unusual observation, contact your physician immediately.

Uses of Unicarbazan Forte Tablet

It is used in the treatment of different parasitic infections like lymphatic filariasis, (parasite worms affect the lymphatic system. It also relieves allergic reactions like redness, itching, watering from eyes, swelling of lips, and face.

Contraindications of Unicarbazan Forte Tablet

If you have a history of allergy to Unicarbazan Forte tablet or any of the content of the medicine.
If you have bleeding problems.
If you have any kind of eye infection.
If you have recently taken any medicines to treat brain-related disorders, in the last two weeks.
If you are taking other medicines containing other antihistamines, for the relief of colds and coughs.

Side effects of Unicarbazan Forte Tablet

Drowsiness
Fits
Improper coordination
Dizziness
Headache
Feeling or being sick
Dry mouth
Fatigue
Breathlessness
Low output of urine

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You are having any kind of underlying medical condition like liver or kidney problems, heart disorders, hypertension, fits, respiratory problem etc.
You are having glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).
You are having an enlarged prostate or difficulty in passing urine.
Do not use it continuously for more than 14 days without consulting your doctor.
Do not give to children under 6 years of age.

Mode of Action of Unicarbazan Forte Tablet

How Does It Work?
The parasite also has its metabolic process, growth and multiplication. Diethylcarbamazine alters the metabolic process in the filarial cells, which makes them more prone to killing by the human defence system. Thus it helps in killing the parasite and eradicate the infection.
The killing of filarial cell releases certain chemicals (histamine), which produces allergic symptoms like skin redness, itching, swelling and watering from the eyes. Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antihistaminic medicine, which blocks the effect of histamine and relieves the allergic symptoms associated with it.

Directions for Use of Unicarbazan Forte Tablet

Take medicine as a whole with a sufficient amount of water.
Do not break or chew the medicine.
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.
If you are taking it once a day, then always take this medicine at the same time like in the early morning before breakfast. Even after improvement of symptoms continue taking this medicine for the period your doctor has prescribed to control the symptoms and as preventive measures.

Interactions of Unicarbazan Forte Tablet

Interactions with other medicines
Certain medicines can interfere with the action of Unicarbazan Forte tablet or Unicarbazan Forte tablet itself can affect the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
Always inform your doctor about all the medicine you are taking, that includes all prescribed or non-prescribed herbal medicines, dietary supplements as well as other treatment if you are taking for any disorder.
Especially if you are on certain medications like antiepileptic medicines, medicines for anxiety or to help you sleep, medicines for brain-related disorders or other medicines containing antihistamines.

Storage and disposal of Unicarbazan Forte Tablet

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date.
Store below 25°C in the original package.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Dosage of Unicarbazan Forte Tablet

Overdose
If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital. Overdose of this medicine may increase the chances of side effects.
Missed a Dose
If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Do not stop taking this medicine without the doctor’s advice, as this may result in a flare-up of symptoms.