Banocide Forte 100 Mg

Banocide Forte 100 Mg

What Is The Generic Name For Banocide Forte 100 Mg?

Diethylcarbamazine is the generic version for Banocide Forte 100 mg

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Banocide Forte 100 Mg (Diethylcarbamazine)?

Banocide Forte

About Banocide Forte 100 Mg (Diethylcarbamazine)

Banocide Forte 100 mg contains an active ingredient, Diethylcarbamazine, which is used in the treatment of Parasitic Worm Infection and Filariasis. It is easily available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

Manufacturer:

Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (India) is one of the top leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Banocide Forte 100 mg.

Strength:

Banocide Forte 100 mg contains an active ingredient, Diethylcarbamazine, 100 mg. It is also available in the various strengths at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Banocide Forte 100 Mg (Diethylcarbamazine)?

Banocide Forte 100 mg is used in the treatment of:

• Eosinophilic Lung
• Bancroft’s Filariasis
• Worm Infection
• River Blindness
• Loiasis

How Banocide Forte 100 Mg (Diethylcarbamazine) Works?

Banocide Forte 100 mg is an antihelminthic agent which has Diethylcarbamazine, as an active ingredient. It basically acts against both the larval and adult forms of the parasitic forms which cause Filariasis other infections.

Before You Use Banocide Forte 100 Mg (Diethylcarbamazine):

Make sure that :

• You do not have Heart and kidney problems
• You do not have Epileptic or Seizures problem
• Your age is not more than 65 years
• Make sure that your doctor knows about your medical history

What Should You Avoid While Taking Banocide Forte 100 Mg (Diethylcarbamazine)?

• You should avoid Driving as this medicine may make you feel Dizzy and Sleepy
• It is better to avoid Alcohol as it may intensify the Drowsiness side effect
• You should avoid other Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Banocide Forte 100 Mg (Diethylcarbamazine)?

You should not take Banocide Forte 100 mg if you:

• Have an allergy to Diethylcarbamazine
• Have any Liver and Kidney Disease
• Are pregnant or conceiving
• Are breastfeeding
• Are driving or doing a work which needs your alertness

Tell Your Doctor If You:  

• Have an allergy to the tablet
• Have any kidney or liver disease
• Are taking alcohol or other drugs
• Are Pregnant or trying to conceive
• Are Breastfeeding
• Have any Disease like Epilepsy
• Are of old age, more than 65 years

Dosage:

Banocide Forte 100 mg contains Diethylcarbamazine, which is used in the treatment of Parasitic Worm Infection and Filariasis. It comes in various strength making it optional to use according to the severity of the Infection. It is better to take Banocide Forte 100 mg with food. Most importantly you should consult your doctor for any dosage and time as they may vary according to the age and severity of the infection. Adults, more than 65 years of age should not take it.

How Much Of The Banocide Forte 100 Mg (Diethylcarbamazine) to Be Used?

Banocide Forte 100 mg is available in various strengths at all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores. Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Banocide Forte 100 mg.

How To Take The Banocide Forte 100 Mg (Diethylcarbamazine)?

Banocide Forte 100 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. You should swallow the tablet as a whole with water. Do not try to chew or crush it. It is better to take it with food.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Banocide Forte 100 Mg (Diethylcarbamazine)?

You are always advised to take Banocide Forte 100 mg as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take it in a smaller or larger amount or for a longer period than recommended.

Overdose:

You should contact your doctor immediately if you suspect an overdose.  

Missed Dose:

You must try to take every dose of Banocide Forte 100 mg at a fixed time. A missed dose of Banocide Forte 100 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. You should skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Banocide Forte 100 Mg (Diethylcarbamazine)?

• Muscle Pain
• Dizziness
• Hair Loss
• Vertigo
• Fever
• Abdominal Pain
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Abnormal Liver Function Test

What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Banocide Forte 100 mg. It can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on other Medication, Vitamins, and Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following medicine:

• Acetazolamide

Warning And Precaution:

Banocide Forte 100 mg is contraindicated in conditions like:

• Hypersensitivity
• It should not be given in old patients of age above 65 years
• Always consult your doctor to get the best possible treatment

Things To Remember:

• Keep out of reach of children
• Always read the information written on the leaflet of medicine.
• Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding the dose, time and strength of the Tablet.

Indications:

• It should not be used in hypersensitivity (Allergy).
• Banocide Forte 100 mg should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this tablet before completion of the course.

Storage:

Store the Banocide Forte 100 mg at room temperature away from heat and sunlight. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and tablets are not damaged.