Florocid Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Florocid Injection is a combination of two medicines. This prescription medicine is used in the treatment of filariasis. It is very efficient in killing the infective worm and reducing the pain due to filariasis.
Florocid Injection should only be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Do not miss any scheduled appointment with your doctor for taking this medicine. This medicine may cause pain and irritation at the site of infusion, but this usually goes away with time. Adherence to the treatment is very important for the medicine to work better.
This medicine is usually well tolerated by patients with minor or no side effects. However, in the cases of liver, kidney, or heart disease, it is advised to consult your doctor before you start with the treatment.
Florocid Injection should only be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Do not miss any scheduled appointment with your doctor for taking this medicine. This medicine may cause pain and irritation at the site of infusion, but this usually goes away with time. Adherence to the treatment is very important for the medicine to work better.
This medicine is usually well tolerated by patients with minor or no side effects. However, in the cases of liver, kidney, or heart disease, it is advised to consult your doctor before you start with the treatment.
Uses of Florocid Injection
Benefits of Florocid Injection
In Filariasis
Filariasis is a disease caused by round and thread like parasites. These parasites infect human body through the opening created by mosquito bites. It causes abnormal enlargement of body parts (especially lower part of the body) causing pain and severe disability. Along with this, the associated social stigma and discrimination makes patients to suffer mentally, socially and financially. Florocid Injection helps treat filariasis as well as prevents the further spread of the infection. This helps improve your social status and thus the quality of your life.
Side effects of Florocid Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Florocid
- Injection site reaction
How to use Florocid Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Florocid Injection works
Florocid Injection is a combination of two medicines: Sodium Fluoride and Procaine which treat filariasis. Sodium Fluoride kills the worms that cause filariasis. Procaine works by blocking pain signals from the nerves to brain which decreases sensation of pain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Florocid Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Florocid Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Florocid Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Florocid Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Florocid Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Florocid Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Florocid Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Florocid Injection?
If you miss a dose of Florocid Injection, please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You may experience pain at the injection site, tingling sensation, feeling of numbness. Contact your health care provider if these side effects bother you or do not go within a couple of days.
- You are advised to take Florocid Injection for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- It is best to consume a balanced diet, which is high in nutrients and very less in refined sugars/ processed foods during the treatment.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Florocid Injection
Once A Week
53%
Once A Day
39%
Twice A Week
3%
Twice A Month
3%
Thrice A week
3%
What are you using Florocid Injection for?
Filariasis
75%
Others
16%
Local anesthe*
3%
Hypersensitiv*
3%
Inflammation *
3%
*Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area), Hypersensitivity, Inflammation of gums
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
48%
Average
30%
Poor
21%
What were the side-effects while using Florocid Injection?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Florocid Injection?
With or witho*
60%
With food
27%
Empty stomach
13%
*With or without food
Please rate Florocid Injection on price
Expensive
45%
Average
35%
Not Expensive
20%
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Subramanian R. Sodium fluoride therapy in filariasis. J Indian Med Assoc. 1953;22(9):353-5. [Accessed 30 Mar. 2020] (online) Available from:
- Prasad BN. Fluoride in filarial elephantiasis. Indian J Dermatol. 1964;9:79-82. [Accessed 30 Mar. 2020] (online) Available from:
- Williams HW. Filarial lymphoedema and its surgical treatment. J Christ Med Assoc India. 1963;38:397-401. [Accessed 30 Mar. 2020] (online) Available from:
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Name: East India Pharmaceutical Works Ltd
Address: 6, NANDALAL BOSE SARANI,KOLKATA -700071
Country of origin: India
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