Eofiles OD Tablet

Eofiles OD Tablet 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.

Eofiles OD Tablet consists of Diethylcarbamazine that helps to treat certain parasitic infections and symptoms associated with it. Diethylcarbamazine is an anti-parasitic drug that works by killing the worm.

Take this medicine as directed by the healthcare professional.  Eofiles OD Tablet may have common side effects like itching, swelling of the face, especially near the eyes, tightness in the chest or throat, wheezing, feeling sleepy, and nervousness. Contact your health care provider if these side effects bother you or do not resolve gradually.

It is significant that 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. Eofiles OD Tablet 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. Eofiles OD Tablet 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.

Eofiles OD Tablet consists of 'Diethylcarbamazine'  as its medicinal constituents and is used for the treatment of certain types of parasitic infections. Diethylcarbamazine is an anti-parasitic medication that works by killing worms circulating in the bloodstream. It is used to treat Bancroft's filariasis, Eosinophilic lung (tropical pulmonary eosinophilia, Loiasis, and River blindness (onchocerciasis).

One should consult with their doctor before giving Eofiles OD Tablet to the child as it may cause a serious reaction if used in very young children. The use of Eofiles OD Tablet is not allowed in patients dealing with a blockage in your stomach or intestine, difficulty in urinating, enlarged prostate, an asthma attack. Eofiles OD Tablet 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. 
 

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