Filanil Forte Tablet 10's

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About Filanil Forte Tablet

Filanil Forte Tablet 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. Filanil Forte Tablet does not work against worm infections caused by pinworms or tapeworms.

Filanil Forte Tablet 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, Filanil Forte Tablet 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 Filanil Forte Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend you how often you take Filanil Forte Tablet 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 Filanil Forte Tablet . Filanil Forte 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. Filanil Forte 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.

Uses of Filanil Forte Tablet

Parasitic (worm) infections

Directions for Use

Take Filanil Forte Tablet 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.

Medicinal Benefits

Filanil Forte Tablet consists of Diethylcarbamazine and chlorpheniramine as its medicinal constituents and is used to treat certain types of parasitic infections. Filanil Forte Tablet 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.

Storage

Keep Filanil Forte Tablet out of the sight and reach of children.

Drug Warnings

One should consult a doctor before giving Filanil Forte Tablet to the child as it may cause a serious reaction if used in very young children. The use of Filanil Forte Tablet is not allowed in patients suffering from blockage in the stomach or intestine, difficulty urinating, enlarged prostate, and an asthma attack. Filanil Forte Tablet 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-Drug Interactions

ChlorpheniraminePotassium chloride

Critical

ChlorpheniraminePotassium citrate

Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ChlorpheniraminePotassium chloride

Critical

How does the drug interact with Filanil Forte Tab 10's ***:
Taking Filanil Forte Tab 10's *** and Potassium chloride (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Filanil Forte Tab 10's *** with Potassium chloride it not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

ChlorpheniraminePotassium citrate

Critical

How does the drug interact with Filanil Forte Tab 10's ***:
Taking Filanil Forte Tab 10's *** and Potassium citrate (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Filanil Forte Tab 10's *** with Potassium citrate is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

ChlorpheniramineSodium oxybate

Severe

How does the drug interact with Filanil Forte Tab 10's ***:
Taking Filanil Forte Tab 10's *** with Sodium oxybate can enhance the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Filanil Forte Tab 10's *** with Sodium oxybate can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience- drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, confusion, breathing difficulty, and impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination, consult the doctor. You should take care when getting up from a sitting or lying posture, and avoid operating machinery, driving, or participating in any potentially dangerous activity requiring mental attention and motor coordination for at least six hours after taking sodium oxybate.

ChlorpheniramineKetamine

Severe

How does the drug interact with Filanil Forte Tab 10's ***:
Co-administration of Filanil Forte Tab 10's *** with Ketamine can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Filanil Forte Tab 10's *** and Ketamine together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and breathing difficulty. Avoid activities requiring mental focus such as driving, operating dangerous machinery. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

ChlorpheniramineTopiramate

Severe

How does the drug interact with Filanil Forte Tab 10's ***:
Taking Filanil Forte Tab 10's *** with Topiramate can increase the risk of side effects including high body temperatures and decreased sweating, sun stroke.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Filanil Forte Tab 10's *** and Topiramate together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. During warm weather and when exercising, you should drink lots of fluids. If your sweating is less than usual or you have a fever, if you feel lightheaded or dizzy, consult a doctor. Avoid activities requiring mental attention such as driving or operating dangerous machinery. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

ChlorpheniramineMexiletine

Severe

How does the drug interact with Filanil Forte Tab 10's ***:
Co-administration of Filanil Forte Tab 10's *** with mexiletine may cause the side effects of mexiletine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Filanil Forte Tab 10's *** and mexiletine together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

ChlorpheniramineEthanol

Severe

How does the drug interact with Filanil Forte Tab 10's ***:
Taking Filanil Forte Tab 10's *** and Ethanol together may increases the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Filanil Forte Tab 10's *** and Ethanol together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Avoid physical activities such as driving or operating machinery. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

ChlorpheniramineEluxadoline

Severe

How does the drug interact with Filanil Forte Tab 10's ***:
Taking Filanil Forte Tab 10's *** with Eluxadoline can increase the levels of both the medications, which may the risk of constipation and other stomach related problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Filanil Forte Tab 10's *** and Eluxadoline, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

ChlorpheniramineIsocarboxazid

Severe

How does the drug interact with Filanil Forte Tab 10's ***:
Co-administration of Filanil Forte Tab 10's *** with Isocarboxazid can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Filanil Forte Tab 10's *** with Isocarboxazid can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you have any of these symptoms - dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, disorientation, memory problems, blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, heat intolerance, flushing, decreased sweating, difficulty urinating, rapid heartbeat, - make sure to consult the doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

ChlorpheniramineIdelalisib

Severe

How does the drug interact with Filanil Forte Tab 10's ***:
Taking Filanil Forte Tab 10's *** with Idelalisib together can increase the levels of Filanil Forte Tab 10's *** which may lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Filanil Forte Tab 10's *** and Idelalisib together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting the doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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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.

Side Effects of Filanil Forte Tablet

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

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIPARASITIC - ANTITAPEWORM DRUGS

Drug-Diseases Interactions

No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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FAQs

How does Filanil Forte Tablet work?

Filanil Forte Tablet consists of Diethylcarbamazine (anti-parasitic medication) and chlorpheniramine (anti-allergy medicine). Diethylcarbamazine is responsible for killing worms while Chlorpheniramine is responsible for inhibiting histamine chemical that causes allergic reactions in the body. In combination, these medicines clear up the parasitic infections and allergic symptoms associated with this disease.

I am taking Filanil Forte Tablet , so should I visit the doctor?

Yes, you need to go for regular checkups to the doctor as it will help them to check the progress of medicine in clearing up the infection. Your doctor may also suggest you go for an eye check-up as some persons may experience temporary or permanent eye problems if used for a longer time, while taking this medicine, so consult with your doctor to avoid such side effects.

I am not facing any symptom of parasitic infection anymore, and there are some days left in completion of the course of Filanil Forte Tablet , can I stop taking this medicine?

To clear out the infection completely from the body, your doctor may suggest full-time treatment, even if the symptoms got clear up in a few days. If you stop taking this medicine without completing the course then the parasitic infection will return, so complete your treatment course.

Who can not take Filanil Forte Tablet ?

A person who is hypersensitive to any of component of Filanil Forte Tablet or dealing with narrow-angle glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, blockage in your stomach or intestines, difficulty in urinating, or had an asthma attack. Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions.

I am dealing with river blindness, so is it important to take corticosteroid with Filanil Forte Tablet ?

The doctor may suggest a corticosteroid medicine in some patients dealing with river blindness as this combination will help to reduce the inflammation in the body caused due to the death of the worms.

Can Filanil Forte Tablet pass into breast milk?

Filanil Forte Tablet may pass into breast milk so one should strictly ask your doctor before taking it. This drug can only be used in breastfeeding women is suggested by a doctor.

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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 Filanil Forte Tablet 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.