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About Esocarb Syrup 320 ml

Esocarb Syrup 320 ml belongs to a group of medicines called 'anti-parasitic' used to treat certain worm or parasitic infections, including Bancroft's filariasis, eosinophilic lung, loiasis, and river blindness. The worms or parasites live inside the human body and receive important nutrients from a person's body and make them sick called parasitic infection. Esocarb Syrup 320 ml does not work against worm infections caused by pinworms or tapeworms.

Esocarb Syrup 320 ml consists of two medicines, namely: Diethylcarbamazine (antiparasitic) and Chlorphenamine (antiallergic). Diethylcarbamazine paralyzes the parasitic worms by stopping them interacting with the host cell, thereby killing it. On the other hand, Chlorpheniramine works by reducing the allergies symptoms characterized by increased white blood cells (eosinophils), sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes. Thus, Esocarb Syrup 320 ml prevents the growth of worms in the human body by killing microfilariae and some of the adult worms in the human intestine and reducing allergic symptoms caused by parasitic worms. 

Take Esocarb Syrup 320 ml as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend you how often you take Esocarb Syrup 320 ml based on your medical condition. Some persons may experience itching, swelling of the face, especially near the eyes, tightness in the chest or throat, wheezing, sleepiness, and nervousness. Contact your health care provider if these side effects persist or worsen.

It would be best if you regularly have your eye checkups while taking treatment with Esocarb Syrup 320 ml. Esocarb Syrup 320 ml 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. Esocarb Syrup 320 ml 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. 

Uses of Esocarb Syrup 320 ml

Parasitic (worm) infections

Medicinal Benefits

Esocarb Syrup 320 ml consists of Diethylcarbamazine and chlorpheniramine as its medicinal constituents and is used to treat certain types of parasitic infections. Esocarb Syrup 320 ml is an anti-parasitic medication that works by killing worms and inhibits the action of histamine (a natural chemical released by the body) responsible for causing allergic reactions in the body during parasite infection. Besides this, it also reduces the levels of eosinophil count (white blood cells), which increases during parasitic infection and thus controls breathlessness, cough, and cold associated with it.         

Directions for Use

Take Esocarb Syrup 320 ml with food or as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Esocarb Syrup 320 ml

  • Itching or swelling of the face
  • Blistering
  • Peeling skin
  • Wheezing
  • Tightness in the chest
  • Fever
  • Skin rash
  • Headache

Drug Warnings

One should consult a doctor before giving Esocarb Syrup 320 ml to the child as it may cause a serious reaction if used in very young children. The use of Esocarb Syrup 320 ml is not allowed in patients suffering from blockage in the stomach or intestine, difficulty urinating, enlarged prostate, and an asthma attack. Esocarb Syrup 320 ml may cause night blindness or even loss of vision if used for a long time. So it is advisable to have regular eye check-ups. The doctor may recommend a corticosteroid medication in certain patients facing river blindness with severe symptoms.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Esocarb Syrup 320 ml can interact with antihistamine drugs (fexofenadine, loratadine, diphenhydramine), expectorant or cough syrups (chlorpheniramine, guaifenesin), analgesics (acetaminophen/paracetamol), anti-allergic medicine (montelukast).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interaction found. 

Drug-Disease Interaction: Esocarb Syrup 320 ml can not be used in conditions that include seizure, eye complications, severe kidney problems, narrow-angle glaucoma,  a blockage in the stomach or intestines, an enlarged prostate, difficulty to urinate, an asthma attack.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • FEXOFENADINE
  • LORATADINE
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • ACETAMINOPHEN
  • MONTELUKAST

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Consume a balanced diet, which is high in nutrients and very less in refined sugars/processed foods.
  • Fiber is important for the bowel movement, which helps cleanse parasites from the body, including more fibre-rich foods in the body like oats. 
  • Include pumpkin seeds, garlic, honey, and papaya seeds as antiparasitic foods in your diet. 
  • Doctors may recommend a grain-free, sugar-free diet while others may recommend limiting fruit intake in order to further reduce dietary sugars, so better talk to your nutritionist.

Special Advise

  • Certain diagnostic tests like blood smear could help in detecting the type of parasite infection.
  • It is advisable to have regular eye check-ups while taking Esocarb Syrup 320 ml as prolonged use may cause blindness. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bancroft's filariasis: It is caused by thread-like worms that live inside the lymphatic system of humans. The lymphatic system of the body consists of fluid and is responsible for fighting infections. This disease spreads from one person to person by mosquitoes. Common symptoms include fever, skin exfoliation. And high levels of eosinophils (white blood cells).

Loiasis: It is also called 'african eye worm' which is an infectious parasitic disease transmitted to humans by the bite of Chrysops deerfly species. A person dealing with this disease may face itchy, non-painful swellings in their body. Sometimes, a person may see worms crawling under their skin or an eye worm. 

River blindness: This is caused by a parasitic worm and is transmitted through repeated bites by black flies near the rivers and streams. If not treated, then it may even cause visual impairment and sometimes blindness. 

Eosinophilic lung: This is a disease related to lung problems in which white blood cells in the body get increased. White blood cells are responsible for fighting allergic reactions and certain infections. Some of these disease symptoms include cough, chest pain, chest tightness, increased mucus, rapid breathing, and bloody mucus.

About Esocarb Syrup 320 ml

Esocarb Syrup 320 ml belongs to a group of medicines called 'anti-parasitic' used to treat certain worm or parasitic infections, including Bancroft's filariasis, eosinophilic lung, loiasis, and river blindness. The worms or parasites live inside the human body and receive important nutrients from a person's body and make them sick called parasitic infection. Esocarb Syrup 320 ml does not work against worm infections caused by pinworms or tapeworms.

Esocarb Syrup 320 ml consists of two medicines, namely: Diethylcarbamazine (antiparasitic) and Chlorphenamine (antiallergic). Diethylcarbamazine paralyzes the parasitic worms by stopping them interacting with the host cell, thereby killing it. On the other hand, Chlorpheniramine works by reducing the allergies symptoms characterized by increased white blood cells (eosinophils), sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes. Thus, Esocarb Syrup 320 ml prevents the growth of worms in the human body by killing microfilariae and some of the adult worms in the human intestine and reducing allergic symptoms caused by parasitic worms. 

Take Esocarb Syrup 320 ml as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend you how often you take Esocarb Syrup 320 ml based on your medical condition. Some persons may experience itching, swelling of the face, especially near the eyes, tightness in the chest or throat, wheezing, sleepiness, and nervousness. Contact your health care provider if these side effects persist or worsen.

It would be best if you regularly have your eye checkups while taking treatment with Esocarb Syrup 320 ml. Esocarb Syrup 320 ml 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. Esocarb Syrup 320 ml 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. 

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Uses of Esocarb Syrup 320 ml

Parasitic (worm) infections

Medicinal Benefits

Esocarb Syrup 320 ml consists of Diethylcarbamazine and chlorpheniramine as its medicinal constituents and is used to treat certain types of parasitic infections. Esocarb Syrup 320 ml is an anti-parasitic medication that works by killing worms and inhibits the action of histamine (a natural chemical released by the body) responsible for causing allergic reactions in the body during parasite infection. Besides this, it also reduces the levels of eosinophil count (white blood cells), which increases during parasitic infection and thus controls breathlessness, cough, and cold associated with it.         

Side Effects of Esocarb Syrup 320 ml

  • Itching or swelling of the face
  • Blistering
  • Peeling skin
  • Wheezing
  • Tightness in the chest
  • Fever
  • Skin rash
  • Headache

Directions for Use

Take Esocarb Syrup 320 ml with food or as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

One should consult a doctor before giving Esocarb Syrup 320 ml to the child as it may cause a serious reaction if used in very young children. The use of Esocarb Syrup 320 ml is not allowed in patients suffering from blockage in the stomach or intestine, difficulty urinating, enlarged prostate, and an asthma attack. Esocarb Syrup 320 ml may cause night blindness or even loss of vision if used for a long time. So it is advisable to have regular eye check-ups. The doctor may recommend a corticosteroid medication in certain patients facing river blindness with severe symptoms.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIPARASITIC - ANTITAPEWORM DRUGS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • FEXOFENADINE
  • LORATADINE
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • ACETAMINOPHEN
  • MONTELUKAST

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Consume a balanced diet, which is high in nutrients and very less in refined sugars/processed foods.
  • Fiber is important for the bowel movement, which helps cleanse parasites from the body, including more fibre-rich foods in the body like oats. 
  • Include pumpkin seeds, garlic, honey, and papaya seeds as antiparasitic foods in your diet. 
  • Doctors may recommend a grain-free, sugar-free diet while others may recommend limiting fruit intake in order to further reduce dietary sugars, so better talk to your nutritionist.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Certain diagnostic tests like blood smear could help in detecting the type of parasite infection.
  • It is advisable to have regular eye check-ups while taking Esocarb Syrup 320 ml as prolonged use may cause blindness. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bancroft's filariasis: It is caused by thread-like worms that live inside the lymphatic system of humans. The lymphatic system of the body consists of fluid and is responsible for fighting infections. This disease spreads from one person to person by mosquitoes. Common symptoms include fever, skin exfoliation. And high levels of eosinophils (white blood cells).

Loiasis: It is also called 'african eye worm' which is an infectious parasitic disease transmitted to humans by the bite of Chrysops deerfly species. A person dealing with this disease may face itchy, non-painful swellings in their body. Sometimes, a person may see worms crawling under their skin or an eye worm. 

River blindness: This is caused by a parasitic worm and is transmitted through repeated bites by black flies near the rivers and streams. If not treated, then it may even cause visual impairment and sometimes blindness. 

Eosinophilic lung: This is a disease related to lung problems in which white blood cells in the body get increased. White blood cells are responsible for fighting allergic reactions and certain infections. Some of these disease symptoms include cough, chest pain, chest tightness, increased mucus, rapid breathing, and bloody mucus.