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Suffering From Elephantiasis On Leg, Swelling. Taking Medication. Is Injecting Florocid Safe?
hello sir,
my mother is suffering from elephantiasis of her one leg.we have consulted a medicine doctor.he prescribed
DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE based tablet for 10 days/month for 4 month and ALBENDAZOLE tablet once for six month and some antibiotic.But the swelling does not subside.It is her chronic disease since 15 years.I want to know ithat FLOROCID Injection is safe to inject to her leg subcutaneously or not.
my mother is suffering from elephantiasis of her one leg.we have consulted a medicine doctor.he prescribed
DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE based tablet for 10 days/month for 4 month and ALBENDAZOLE tablet once for six month and some antibiotic.But the swelling does not subside.It is her chronic disease since 15 years.I want to know ithat FLOROCID Injection is safe to inject to her leg subcutaneously or not.
Mon, 7 Oct 2013
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
Florocid injection is advised subcutaneously- under the skin every 4 weeks to reverse the elephantoid changes in the limb in elephantiasis. It can be used in your mother's case to help reduce the swelling in her foot.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
Florocid injection is advised subcutaneously- under the skin every 4 weeks to reverse the elephantoid changes in the limb in elephantiasis. It can be used in your mother's case to help reduce the swelling in her foot.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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