Banocide Forte Tablet 30'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Diethylcarbamazine 100 mg
Manufacturer
Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Variant
30 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
BANOCIDE FORTE 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. BANOCIDE FORTE TABLET should be used with caution in patients with seizures and liver diseases. Contact your doctor before taking it. BANOCIDE FORTE TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with kidney or heart disease. Contact your doctor before taking it. BANOCIDE FORTE TABLET is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women. Contact your doctor before taking it. BANOCIDE FORTE 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 BANOCIDE FORTE TABLET in geriatric patients. Consult your doctor before taking it. The most common
Uses
OF BANOCIDE FORTE TABLETUsed to manage and prevent: filarial infections tropical eosinophilia toxocariasis loiasis (eye worm infection)
How It Works
BANOCIDE FORTE TABLET functions by destroying the infection-causing parasites and managing their future growth.
Directions for Use
Take BANOCIDE FORTE 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
taking BANOCIDE FORTE TABLET are nausea and vomiting. Contact your doctor if your symptoms got worse. USES OF BANOCIDE FORTE TABLETUsed to manage and prevent: filarial infections tropical eosinophilia toxocariasis loiasis (eye worm infection) HOW BANOCIDE FORTE TABLET WORKSBANOCIDE FORTE TABLET functions by destroying the infection-causing parasites and managing their future growth. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake BANOCIDE FORTE 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 BANOCIDE FORTE TABLETCOMMON nausea and vomiting headache lassitude (lack of energy)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYBANOCIDE FORTE TABLET is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women. Contact your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGBANOCIDE FORTE 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 MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel drowsy after taking BANOCIDE FORTE TABLET. KIDNEYBANOCIDE FORTE TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with kidney disease. Contact your doctor before taking it. LIVERThere is limited information available on the use of BANOCIDE FORTE TABLET in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take BANOCIDE FORTE TABLET if you are allergic to Diethylcarbamazine or intolerance to lactose or other ingredients of the medicine. HEART DISEASEBANOCIDE FORTE TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with heart diseases. Contact your doctor before taking it. OTHERSBANOCIDE FORTE 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 malabsorption Before taking BANOCIDE FORTE TABLET, inform your doctor if you have: epilepsy other acute concomitant diseases Use in pediatrics: Your doctor will give the right dose of BANOCIDE FORTE 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 BANOCIDE FORTE TABLET in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug - Drug interaction: Tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, vitamin supplements or herbal products. Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of BANOCIDE FORTE 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 BANOCIDE FORTE TABLET out of the sight and reach of children Store BANOCIDE FORTE TABLET below 30°C
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Last Updated
29 Sep 2022