Indications And Dose
Wuchereria bancrofti infections | Brugia malayi infections ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: Initially 1 mg/kg daily on the first day, then increased to 6 mg/kg daily in divided doses, dose to be increased gradually over 3 days Infection Loa loa infections ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: Initially 1 mg/kg daily on the first day, then increased to 6 mg/kg daily in divided doses, dose to be increased gradually over 3 days; maximum 9 mg/kg per day l UNLICENSED USE Diethylcarbamazine is an unlicensed drug.
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