Benocide 100mg Forte Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient Diethylcarbamazine (100mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassPiperazine carboxamides
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI INFECTIVES
Action ClassAntiprotozoal agents
User Rating4.9
User Reviews712

FAQ

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What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Benocide 100mg Forte?
Keep this medicine in the container or pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it as mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
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Is Benocide 100mg Forte effective?
Benocide 100mg Forte is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Benocide 100mg Forte too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
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Is Benocide 100mg Forte safe?
Benocide 100mg Forte is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
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What if I forget to take a dose of Benocide 100mg Forte?
If you forget a dose of Benocide 100mg Forte, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
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Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Benocide 100mg Forte?
The use of Benocide 100mg Forte should be avoided in patients with known allergy to any other ingredients of this medicine. Also, patients who are suffering from asthma should refrain from using Benocide 100mg Forte. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have or had any medical condition before starting your treatment with the medicine.
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How does Benocide 100mg Forte work?
Benocide 100mg Forte belongs to a class of medicines known as anthelmintics. It works by killing both the larval and adult forms of the parasitic worms that cause Filariasis.
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What is Benocide 100mg Forte used for?
Benocide 100mg Forte is used to treat parasitic worm infection and filariasis (elephantiasis). Filariasis is a disease in which swelling of arms, legs or other body parts may occur. Benocide 100mg Forte is used to treat Bancroft's filariasis, eosinophilic lung, loiasis and river blindness (onchocerciasis).
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Can the use of Benocide 100mg Forte cause drowsiness?
Yes, Benocide 100mg Forte can make you feel drowsy. Avoid driving, operating on machinery, working at heights, or participating in potentially dangerous activities, especially during the initial days of your treatment. However, if your condition does not improve, consult your doctor.
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What if you forget to take Benocide Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Benocide 100mg 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.
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Benocide 100mg Forte Tablet Reviews

Benocide 100mg Forte belongs to a class of medication called anti-helminthic. It is used in the treatment of worm infections and filariasis. It can act against both the larval and adult forms of the parasitic worms that cause filariasis.

Benocide 100mg Forte should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.

Some people may experience a headache, dizziness, vomiting, and abnormal liver function tests as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests and liver function tests throughout your treatment.

How Benocide 100mg Forte Tablet Works

Benocide 100mg Forte belongs to a class of medications called anthelmintics. It kills the parasitic worms that cause parasitic worm infections as well as Filariasis. This helps to treat your infection.

How to Use Benocide 100mg 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. Benocide 100mg Forte is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Benocide 100mg Forte Tablet

  • In Treatment of Filariasis: Filariasis is an infectious disease caused by thread-like parasitic roundworms. The parasite transmits the disease to humans by the bite of a mosquito. This medicine kills both young and adult forms of the disease causing parasites and also prevents the further spread of the infection. Take it in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. Stopping the medicine too early may cause the infection to come back or worsen. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
  • In Treatment of Worm infections: Benocide 100mg Forte is an antibiotic medicine which helps treat many parasitic worm infections. It works by killing and stopping the further growth of parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.

Uses of Benocide 100mg Forte Tablet

  • Treatment of Filariasis
  • Treatment of Worm infections

Benocide 100mg Forte Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Benocide 100mg Forte during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Benocide 100mg Forte in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Benocide 100mg Forte during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Benocide 100mg Forte. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Benocide 100mg Forte in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  UNSAFE
Benocide 100mg Forte may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Quick Tips

  • Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.
  • Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
  • Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
  • It should be taken with food.
  • You have been prescribed Benocide 100mg Forte to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.

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