Description
Banocide Forte is an antihelmintic drug available in the form of a tablet and is a prescription treatment for parasitic infections. It helps in the management of conditions such as roundworm, tapeworm, whipworm, threadworm, pinworm infections. The medicine is equally effective in treating infections of parasites on the skin and eosinophilic lung disorders. The Banocide forte tablets consist of Diethylcarbamazine as an active ingredient. Diethylcarbamazine is useful in treating worm infections in adults which may cause severe swelling in the legs, arms, and genitals. It kills both the larvae and adult form of parasites. Your doctor may also prescribe it for the prevention and treatment of worm infection of the eye, which may cause blindness. Weakness and appetite loss are the most common side effects of this drug. Individuals with kidney disease should exercise caution while using this medicine. It is always best to use medication under the supervision of a doctor.
Product Description
Avoid the drug’s exposure to sunlight as it may affect the way it works. Consider taking the tablet after meals to avoid any stomach problem. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids while taking Banocide forte tablet to prevent undesirable effects of the drug. The use of Diethylcarbamazine is not recommended for pregnant ladies as it may have severe, severe adverse effects on the developing baby. A nursing mother should not take this medicine as it may pass through breast milk and cause adverse reactions. Patients are advised to check the expiration date before use. Avoid keeping the medication in the sunlight as it may affect the mode of action of the drug. If you are using any other medicine which may include prescription or non-prescription drugs, let your doctor aware of it. This is important for the patient to inform his/her doctor as the efficacy of the medicine may reduce.
Side Effects
Side effects such as dizziness, nausea, weakness, headache, loss of appetite, vomiting, and drowsiness are commonly observed in patients taking Banocide Forte tablet. Specific allergic reactions are also associated with the use of Diethylcarbamazine preparation. This usually happens because of the death of worms in tissues. The symptoms of an allergic reaction include a drop-in blood pressure, rashes, itching, narrowing of airways, and enlargement of lymph nodes. If any of these side effects occur or persist for a prolonged duration, consult a doctor right away.
How to Use
Banocide Forte is available in the form of tablet for oral administration. One should consume it with water preferable after consuming food to help prevent gastric irritation, that might occur if you take the tablet on an empty stomach. It is advisable to go through the prescription paper before consuming the medicine to have a better understanding of its usage. Your doctor will decide the best dose for you after analysing several factors such as your age, weight, allergy history, mental status, and health status. Avoid dose alteration without proper medical consultation. The effects may vary with every individual patient.
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