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Is Diethylcarbamazine Recommended For Allergy?

I have some kind of skin irritaion and itchi, Did several test and medicine doctors says allergy, but non of the medicine answerd completely. Finally I took some Diethylcarbamazine (Hetrazan). I feel somewhat better, Is that Diethylcarbamazine use for allergies
Sat, 12 Jul 2014
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Hello.

Thank you for asking at HCM.

Basically Diethylcarbamazine (DEC) is not a drug for allergies. It is an anti-parasitic drug.

However, many allergy-like skin conditions for example, urticaria, can be caused by parasitic infections. So when the cause of itching and urticaria is parasitic infections, it may work.

Personally I would not suggest DEC for skin allergy without being convinced that the skin symptoms can be caused by parasites. A stool examination for parasites & ova may help. However, if you have already taken it and are benefited, I would suggest you to not to exceed the recommended dose and duration.

Hope this will be helpful to you.

Wish you the best of the health.

Regards.
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Is Diethylcarbamazine Recommended For Allergy?

Hello. Thank you for asking at HCM. Basically Diethylcarbamazine (DEC) is not a drug for allergies. It is an anti-parasitic drug. However, many allergy-like skin conditions for example, urticaria, can be caused by parasitic infections. So when the cause of itching and urticaria is parasitic infections, it may work. Personally I would not suggest DEC for skin allergy without being convinced that the skin symptoms can be caused by parasites. A stool examination for parasites & ova may help. However, if you have already taken it and are benefited, I would suggest you to not to exceed the recommended dose and duration. Hope this will be helpful to you. Wish you the best of the health. Regards.