Banocide Forte

Buy Banocide Forte

Banocide Forte tablet can be used to for treatment or prevention of several worm infections like loiasis, Bancroft’s filariasis, river blindness and eosinophilic lung to name a few. Apart from the treatment of these diseases, which can cause swelling in genitals, arms and legs, this antiparasitic agent can also be used to treat worm infections in eyes. Worm infections leading to breathing disorders, joint pains and nervous system disorders can also be treated with this tablet.

Banocide Forte Details

Composition = Diethylcarbamazine

Dosage = 100mg

Indication = worm infections and filariasis

Manufacturer =                Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

What Is Banocide Forte?

Banocide Forte Tablet is an antiparasitic agent used for the prevention and treatment of worm infections which may cause severe swelling of the arms, legs, and genitals. It may also be used for the prevention and treatment of worm infections of the eye which may cause blindness and worm infections which may cause joint, connective tissue, nervous system, or breathing disorders. It is not recommended to prevent or treat the infections caused by pinworms and tapeworms.

How Does Banocide Forte Work?

Diethylcarbamazine belongs to a class of medication called anti-helminthic. It can act against both the larval and adult forms of the parasitic worms that cause filariasis.

What Is Route Of Administration?

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. Banocide Forte Tablet is to be taken with food.

Dosage Of Banocide Forte

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Banocide 50mg Tablet

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Side Effects Of Banocide Forte

Major

Visual disturbances

Nausea

Dizziness

Minor

Fever

Tender, swollen glands in the neck

Skin rash

Drug To Drug Interaction

Antimalarial drugs

While Tacking Banocide Forte

Do

If you take other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of the Banocide Forte may change. This may cause your drug not to work properly or increase your risk for side-effects. Inform your health expert about all the medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that your health expert can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Some health problems may make you more susceptible to the side effects of the drug. Follow as prescribed by your health expert or follow the instructions printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your health expert if your condition persists or worsens. Essential counseling points are listed below.

Renal disease

Cardiac disease

Glucose-galactose malabsorption

The Lapp lactase deficiency

History of convulsions

Don’t

Pregnancy = Banocide Forte is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Your doctor will prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

Breast-feeding = Banocide Forte is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Your doctor will prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

Prolonged use = Prolonged use of Banocide 100 mg Tablet may cause tunnel vision, night blindness, or loss of vision.

Renal impairement = For patients with kidney diseases or renal impairment, appropriate dose adjustments should be done to prevent adverse effects.

Use in severely ill patients = Do not use Banocide Forte in severely ill patients with other acute diseases until their recovery.

Epilepsy = Banocide Forte should be used with caution in patients with a history of epilepsy due to the increased risk of convulsions or seizures.

Cardiac disease = Use of Banocide Forte is not recommended in patients with cardiac diseases due to the increased risk of severe side effects like tachycardia.

Uses Of Banocide Forte

Banocide Forte Tablet is used in the treatment of worm infections and filariasis.

Storage Of Banocide Forte

Keep tightly closed in a cool dry place. Protect from light. Store below 300C.