Levamisole

Brand(s)

• Dicaris Children

Manufacturer

• Janssen Pharmaceuticals

Disease(s)

Dicaris Children Tablet

What is this product?

Dicaris Children Tablet is used for Hook and roundworm infections, Colon cancer and other conditions. Dicaris Children Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Dicaris Children Tablet contains Levamisole as an active ingredient.

Dicaris Children Tablet works by slowing the growth of cancer cells.

Detailed information related to Dicaris Children Tablet's uses, composition, dosage, side effects and reviews is listed below.

Uses

Dicaris Children Tablet is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

• Hook and roundworm infections
• Colon cancer
• Dicaris Children Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed here.

Dicaris Children Tablet Side-effects

The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Dicaris Children Tablet. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.

• Weakness
• Nausea
• Sores in mouth or lips
• Metallic taste
• Diarrhea
• Unusual feeling of discomfort
• Headache
• Fever
• Chills
• Muscle pain
• Dicaris Children Tablet may also cause side-effects not listed here.

Precautions

Before using Dicaris Children Tablet, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.

• Avoid contact with people having colds, flu, or other contagious disease
• Can lower the immunity
• Experience serious side effects such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, decreased bone marrow function, extreme fatigue, fever, chills, signs of infection, confusion or loss of consciousness, memory loss, muscle weakness, numbness or tingling, seizure, or speech disturbances
• Pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding

Interactions with Dicaris Children Tablet

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Dicaris Children Tablet may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Dicaris Children Tablet may interact with the following drugs and products:

• Albendazole
• Alcohol
• Ivermectin
• Phenytoin

When not to use Dicaris Children Tablet

Hypersensitivity to Dicaris Children Tablet is a contraindication. In addition, Dicaris Children Tablet should not be used if you have the following conditions:

• Alcohol
• Breastfeeding
• Live vaccines
• Pre-existing blood disorders
• Pregnancy
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Severe renal impairment

Composition and Active Ingredients

Dicaris Children Tablet is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)

• Levamisole - 50 MG

Please note that this medicine may be available in various strengths for each active ingredient listed above.

• Is Dicaris Children Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

  Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
  

• Is Dicaris Children Tablet safe while breastfeeding?

  Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  

• Can Dicaris Children Tablet be used for Hook and roundworm infections and Colon cancer?

  Yes, hook and roundworm infections and colon cancer are among the most common reported uses for Dicaris Children Tablet. Please do not use Dicaris Children Tablet for hook and roundworm infections and colon cancer without consulting first with your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when using this product?

  If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension or a headache as side-effects when using Dicaris Children Tablet medicine then it may not be safe to drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery. One should not drive a vehicle if using the medicine makes you drowsy, dizzy or lowers your blood-pressure extensively. Pharmacists also advise patients not to drink alcohol with medicines as alcohol intensifies drowsiness side-effects. Please check for these effects on your body when using Dicaris Children Tablet. Always consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body and health conditions.
  

• Is this medicine or product addictive or habit forming?

  Most medicines don't come with a potential for addiction or abuse. Usually, government's categorizes medicines that can be addictive as controlled substances. Examples include schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US. Please consult the product package to make sure that the medicine does not belong to such special categorizations of medicines. Lastly, do not self-medicate and increase your body's dependence to medicines without the advice of a doctor.
  

• Can I stop using this product immediately or do I have to slowly ween off the use?

  Some medicines need to be tapered or cannot be stopped immediately because of rebound effects. Please consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body, health and other medications that you may be using.
  

Missing a dose

In case you miss a dose, use it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not use extra dose to make up for a missed dose. If you are regularly missing doses, consider setting an alarm or asking a family member to remind you. Please consult your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing schedule or a new schedule to make up for missed doses, if you have missed too many doses recently.

Overdosage of Dicaris Children Tablet

• Do not use more than prescribed dose. Taking more medication will not improve your symptoms; rather they may cause poisoning or serious side-effects. If you suspect that you or anyone else who may have overdosed of Dicaris Children Tablet, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. Bring a medicine box, container, or label with you to help doctors with necessary information.
• Do not give your medicines to other people even if you know that they have the same condition or it seems that they may have similar conditions. This may lead to overdosage.
• Please consult your physician or pharmacist or product package for more information.

Storage of Dicaris Children Tablet

• Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets.
• Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so. Medication discarded in this manner may contaminate the environment. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard Dicaris Children Tablet.

Expired Dicaris Children Tablet

• Taking a single dose of expired Dicaris Children Tablet is unlikely to produce an adverse event. However, please discuss with your primary health provider or pharmacist for proper advice or if you feel unwell or sick. Expired drug may become ineffective in treating your prescribed conditions. To be on the safe side, it is important not to use expired drug. If you have a chronic illness that requires taking medicine constantly such as heart condition, seizures, and life-threatening allergies, you are much safer keeping in touch with your primary health care provider so that you can have a fresh supply of unexpired medications.