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Filocar Benefits & Uses

Filocar is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Filocar Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Filariasis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: Starts with 1mg/kg on first day
Geriatric	Disease: Filariasis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: Starts with 1mg/kg on first day

Filocar Related Warnings

Is the use of Filocar safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Filocar. If you are pregnant, do not take Filocar without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Filocar safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Filocar in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Filocar is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Filocar on the Kidneys?

Filocar may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Filocar on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Filocar on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Filocar on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Filocar. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Filocar with Other Drugs

Filocar should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Chloroquine

Quinine

Mefloquine

Filocar Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Filocar unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Allergy
Epilepsy
Eye Disorders

Frequently asked Questions about Filocar

Is this Filocar habit forming or addictive?

Filocar does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Filocar since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Filocar is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Filocar is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Filocar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Filocar

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Filocar, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Filocar

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Filocar.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Filocar

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Filocar?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Doses vary for infection with W.bancrofti and lower dosage are indicated for infections with B.malayi and B.timori. Children under 10 years of age should receive half of the total adult dosage. The treatment should normally start with smaller doses to prevent an immunological reaction. The tablet should be preferably taken after a meal. It is important that you follow the recommendations of your doctor properly.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Filocar affect the heart ?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Animal studies have demonstrated a few heart-related adverse effects of Filocar, however, there is a dearth of data in human beings. Thus, it is not yet clear if Filocar has any adverse effects on the heart. However, if you experience unusual signs related to the heart with the intake of Filocar, please call your doctor immediately.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Filocar given with albendazole?

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

Yes, Filocar is given with albendazole for the treatment of filaria. You must speak to your doctor first before taking any combination.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Filocar cause an allergic reaction?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Yes, Filocar may cause an allergic reaction. Call your doctor immediately if you suffer from any kind of an allergic reaction. Also inform your doctor if you are allergic to any food, preservative, dye or an animal.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Filocar?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Filocar belongs to a group of medicines known as anthelmintics which are used against the parasitic worms. It is used against the larval and adult forms of parasitic worms which give rise to lymphatic filariasis. Lymphatic filariasis is a disorder in which the legs, arms, male genitals and female breasts may get swollen and disfigured. It kills adult worms of Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi and B. timori. It is also used against topical pulmonary eosinophilia [Also known as Loeffler syndrome, pulmonary eosinophilia is a temporary and a rare disorder characterized by the accumulation of eosinophils (a type of white blood cells) in the lungs] and loiasis (Also known as African eye worm, loiasis is caused by parasite Loa loa. The parasite is passed on to humans through the repeated bites of the deer flies). The infection leads to itchy swellings of the body.