What is Banocide forte Tablet used for?

Banocide is the brand name for the medication diethylcarbamazine (DEC). It is an antiparasitic medication used to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections, including:

Lymphatic filariasis: This is a disease caused by parasitic worms that live in the lymphatic system. It can cause swelling of the arms, legs, genitals, and breasts.

Loiasis: This is a disease caused by a parasitic worm that is transmitted by deerflies. It can cause swelling, itching, and pain in the joints and skin.

Onchocerciasis (river blindness): This is a disease caused by a parasitic worm that is transmitted by blackflies. It can cause severe eye damage and blindness.

Wuchereria bancrofti infection: This is a type of lymphatic filariasis that can cause elephantiasis, a condition that causes extreme swelling of the limbs and genitals. it contains diethylcarbamazine citrate

Banocide is effective in killing adult worms and their larvae. It is typically taken once a day for 12 days. It is important to complete the entire course of treatment, even if you start to feel better, to prevent the worms from coming back.

Banocide is generally safe and well-tolerated, but it can cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, and dizziness. In rare cases, it can cause serious side effects such as seizures and coma. It is important to talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking Banocide before starting treatment.