Dec Tablet

This medication is used to reduce chest congestion triggered due to infections, common cold and allergies. As it is an expectorant, it functions by decreasing congestion in your throat and chest, making it easier to cough out through the mouth.

Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to it. It is not recommended for use in children younger than 4 years old. It is also advised to not use this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor about your health condition and current medications. You should get medical help immediately if you experience any signs of severe allergic reactions such as difficult breathing, hives, swelling of your tongue, face, lips or throat. Less serious Dec Tablet side effects may include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headache, a rash or stomach upset.

The dosage for children and adults is different and is determined by the doctor based on your medical condition. The recommended dose for adults is 200 to 400 mg, taken orally every 4 hours as needed. Maximum dose for a day should not exceed 2.4 gm/day.

• Chest Congestion

• Increased Cough

• Cold Symptoms

• Allergy

• Nausea

• Itchy Rash

• Hypersensitivity Reaction

• Stomach Pain

• Diarrhoea

• Vomiting

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consult your doctor before consuming this medication.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication should not be consumed during pregnancy unless necessary. Consulting a doctor is mandatory to discuss the benefits and risks before taking the medicine.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women should not use this medication. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of overdose, consult your doctor

Dec Tablet is an expectorant which reduces adhesiveness and surface tension of congealed mucous in upper respiratory tract to increase flow of mucous, stimulating and increasing efficiency of the cilia to remove the accumulated mucous.

• Ques : What is Dec tablet?

  Ans : Dec Tablet is an antiparasitic agent used for the prevention and treatment of worm infections which may cause severe swelling of the arms, legs, and genitals. It contains Diethylcarbamazine and Guaifenesin as active ingredients. Dec Tablet works by trapping larvae in organs and killing them through cellular adherence; reducing the phlegm in the air passages.

• Ques : What are the uses of Dec tablet?

  Ans : Dec Tablet is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like cough, filarial diseases, chest congestion, and treatment of lymphatic filariasis caused by infection. Besides these, it can also be used to treat conditions like tropical pulmonary eosinophilia and loiasis. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Dec Tablet to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Dec tablet?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects that may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Dec Tablet. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects have been observed and not necessarily occur. Some of these side-effects may be serious. These include exhaustion, fever, headache, body aches, and dizziness. Apart from these, using this medicine may further lead to nausea, pain in muscles or joints, stomach pain, loose motions, and vomiting. If any of these symptoms occur often or on daily basis, a doctor should be urgently consulted.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Dec tablet?

  Ans : Dec Tablet should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets. A doctor should be consulted regarding the dosage of Dec Tablet. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Dec Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : Dec Tablet is a medicine which takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients. There are numerous elements to consider such as, salt interactions, precautions to be taken care of, time is taken by the salt to performs its action, etc. we beg you to visit your doctor to realize to what extent before you can see improvements in your health while at the same time taking Dec Tablet.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Dec Tablet?

  Ans : Contraindication to Dec Tablet. In addition, Dec Tablet should not be used if you have the following conditions such as Allergic reactions, Breastfeeding, Breathing difficulty, Onchocerciasis, Pregnant, etc.

• Ques : Is Dec Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk but there is no data available regarding the effect of Dec Tablet during pregnancy.

• Ques : Will Dec Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of Dec Tablet can lead to increased chances of side effects such as Exhaustion, Fever, Headache, Body aches, Dizziness, Nausea, Pain in muscles or joints, Stomach pain, Loose motions, Vomiting, etc. If you are observing increased severity of pain or the pain is not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.