hetrazan
Hetrazan (Diethylcarbamazine Citrate) is a medication used to treat Filarial Elephantiasis, Loiasis, Pulmonary Eosinophilia.
Diethylcarbamazine Citrate · by Lederle
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Diethylcarbamazine Citrate
- Form
- Tablet
- Strength
- Diethylcarbamazine Citrate 50MG
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- filarial elephantiasis, loiasis, pulmonary eosinophilia
- Manufacturer
- Lederle
- FDA application
- NDA006459
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
- filarial elephantiasis
- loiasis
- pulmonary eosinophilia
Dosage forms
Tablet
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
Ways to save
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Hetrazan treat?
- Hetrazan (Diethylcarbamazine Citrate) may be used to treat filarial elephantiasis, loiasis, pulmonary eosinophilia, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Hetrazan?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Hetrazan. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Hetrazan?
- Hetrazan is marketed by Lederle. You can see Lederle's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Hetrazan a brand-name or generic drug?
- Hetrazan is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Diethylcarbamazine Citrate.
- Is Hetrazan available over the counter?
- No. Hetrazan is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Hetrazan come in?
- Hetrazan is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Hetrazan FDA-registered?
- Hetrazan is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA006459. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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