Benibuz-Forte Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Alniche Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Benidipine (4mg) + Telmisartan (40mg) + Chlorthalidone (12.5mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
User Rating	4.6
User Reviews	364

FAQ

What if you forget to take Benibuz-Forte?

If you miss a dose of Benibuz-Forte, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Benibuz-Forte Tablet Reviews

Benibuz-Forte is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It works by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. It also removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body.

Benibuz-Forte should be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. It contains a diuretic (water pill) and will make you urinate more so, it is best to avoid taking this medicine within four hours of going to bed. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms and if you stop taking it your risk of heart attack or stroke may increase.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, taste change, upset stomach, diarrhea, headache, decreased blood pressure, weakness, numbness of extremities, and flushing of skin. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or won't go away. If you experience ankle or foot swelling, to reduce it raise your legs while you are sitting down. Drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth, and extreme thirst. Dizziness may occur due to low blood pressure, hence rise slowly from sitting position or avoid driving.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure, kidney function, level of electrolytes, and blood sugar level checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

How Benibuz-Forte Tablet Works

Benibuz-Forte is a combination of three medicines:.

How to Use Benibuz-Forte Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Benibuz-Forte may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Benibuz-Forte Tablet

In Hypertension (high blood pressure): Benibuz-Forte relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. It also increases urine output. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well. You should take it regularly as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective, even if you feel better.

Uses of Benibuz-Forte Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benibuz-Forte Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Benibuz-Forte.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Benibuz-Forte should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Benibuz-Forte may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Benibuz-Forte is not recommended in these patients.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Benibuz-Forte is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^CAUTION

Benibuz-Forte may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Benibuz-Forte during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^CAUTION

Benibuz-Forte should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Benibuz-Forte may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Benibuz-Forte is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Quick Tips

It can make you feel dizzy for the first few days. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
Benibuz-Forte is prescribed to reduce high blood pressure and the risk of future heart attack and stroke.
Since Benibuz-Forte increases urine output to reduce blood pressure, it is better to take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night frequently to urinate.
Your doctor may get regular test done to monitor the level of urea, creatinine, and potassium in your blood.
It may cause a sudden drop in blood sodium levels. Avoid a low sodium diet while you are taking this medication.
Monitor your blood pressure regularly after starting treatment with Benibuz-Forte, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.