BENOCIDE FORTE 100mg Tablet 30 (N)

INTRODUCTION ABOUT BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET

BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET contains Diethylcarbamazine which belongs to the
group of medicines called Anthelmintics. It is used to manage filarial
infections, tropical eosinophilia and toxocariasis. It is also used to manage
loiasis (eye worm infections).

Filariasis is an infectious tropical disease caused by any one of several
thread-like parasitic roundworms.

BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with
seizures and liver diseases. Contact your doctor before taking it.

BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with kidney
or heart disease. Contact your doctor before taking it.

BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use in pregnant
women. Contact your doctor before taking it. BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET is
generally not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it is not known
whether it may pass through the breast milk. Contact your doctor before taking
it.

There is only limited information available on the use of BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG
TABLET in geriatric patients. Consult your doctor before taking it.

The most common side effects of taking BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET are nausea
and vomiting. Contact your doctor if your symptoms got worse.

USES OF BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET

Used to manage and prevent:

• filarial infections
• tropical eosinophilia
• toxocariasis
• loiasis (eye worm infection)

HOW BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET WORKS

BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET functions by destroying the infection-causing
parasites and managing their future growth.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the
medicine. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Based on your age, body weight and
medical condition, your doctor will choose the appropriate dose and duration for
you.

SIDE EFFECTS OF BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET

COMMON

• nausea and vomiting
• headache
• lassitude (lack of energy)

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Nausea and Vomiting:

Take the medicine, with or just after a meal. Stick to simple meals. Avoid
eating oily or spicy food. Contact your doctor if the symptoms did not improve.

Headache:

Try to take rest and don’t involve yourself in exertive activities. Apply a
pain-relieving balm to your forehead. If the headache does not improve, consult
with your doctor.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

!### PREGNANCY

BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use in pregnant
women. Contact your doctor before taking it.

!### BREASTFEEDING

BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use in
breastfeeding women as it is not known whether it may pass through the breast
milk. Contact your doctor before taking it.

!### DRIVING AND USING MACHINES

Do not drive or operate any machines if you feel drowsy after taking BENOCIDE
FORTE 100MG TABLET.

!### KIDNEY

BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with kidney
disease. Contact your doctor before taking it.

!### LIVER

There is limited information available on the use of BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET
in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking it.

!### ALLERGY

Do not take BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET if you are allergic to
Diethylcarbamazine or intolerance to lactose or other ingredients of the
medicine.

!### HEART DISEASE

BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with heart
diseases. Contact your doctor before taking it.

OTHERS

BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET is not recommended if you have:

• serious eye damage due to onchocerciasis (parasitic eye disease)
• rare hereditary problems such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency and glucose-galactose malabsor

Before taking BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have:

• epilepsy
• other acute concomitant diseases

Use in pediatrics:

Your doctor will give the right dose of BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET depending on
your child’s age, body weight and disease condition. Contact your doctor before
taking it.

Use in geriatrics:

There is only limited information available on the use of BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG
TABLET in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before taking it.

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug - Drug interaction:

Tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines,
including medicines obtained without a prescri
herbal products.

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG
TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms
of overdose are headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting and, in
serious cases, it may cause convulsions.

SYNOPSIS

Drug	:	Diethylcarbamazine
Pharmacological Category	:	Anthelmintics
Therapeutic Indication	:	Manage parasitic infections
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet, Syrup

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET out of the sight and reach of children
• Store BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET below 30°C

FAQs ABOUT BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET

What type of drug is BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET?

BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET contains Diethylcarbamazine which belongs to the
group of medicines called Anthelmintics.

Can I use BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET in children?

Yes, BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET should be used with caution in children, your
doctor will give the right dose depending on your child’s age, body weight and
disease condition. Contact your doctor before taking it.

What are the side effects of taking BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET?

The most common side effects of taking BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET are nausea
and vomiting. Contact your doctor if your symptoms got worse.

Can I use BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET in pregnancy?

No. BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use in pregnant
women. Contact your doctor before taking it.

Is BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET safe?

BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by
your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose.

Can the use of BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET cause drowsiness?

Yes, BENOCIDE FORTE 100MG TABLET may cause drowsiness. Avoid driving, operating
on machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous
activities, especially during the initial days of your management. However, if
your condition does not improve, consult your doctor.

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USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

• complete blood test
• peripheral smear count
• filarial antibody