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Banocide Forte Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Filariasis.
The right dosage of Banocide Forte Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Banocide Forte Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Banocide Forte Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Banocide Forte Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Banocide Forte Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Banocide Forte Tablet related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Banocide Forte Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Banocide Forte Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Banocide Forte Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Banocide Forte Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Banocide Forte Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Banocide shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Banocide Forte Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Banocide for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Banocide Forte Tablet on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Banocide. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Banocide Forte Tablet on the Liver?
Side effects of Banocide rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Banocide Forte Tablet on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Banocide. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Banocide Forte Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Banocide Forte Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Banocide Forte Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Banocide Forte Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Banocide Forte Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Banocide Forte Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Banocide Forte Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Banocide Forte Tablet
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Banocide Forte Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Banocide Forte Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Banocide Forte Tablet with alcohol will be.
Yes, Banocide can cause abdominal discomforts like pain and diarrhea. You must speak to your doctor immediately if you suffer from any of these symptoms.
Banocide must be taken for as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it more frequently or skip it on your own as it may lead to adverse effects. It is suggested that you speak to your doctor and follow his instructions completely.
Banocide side effects can be minimized by a simultaneous administration of an antihistamine or a corticosteroid. Due to the destruction of a large number of microfilariae, there is a risk of renal and central nervous system complications. This risk can be minimized by withholding the treatment with an anthelmintic drug, removal of microfilariae before the administration of Banocide and administering a single dose of ivermectin.
Yes, Banocide is given with albendazole for the treatment of filaria. You must speak to your doctor first before taking any combination.
Banocide alters the muscular activity of the filaria, also alters its surface membranes making it more susceptible to the host. The destruction of organisms and release of antigens can lead to toxicity and produce an inflammatory reaction which may be present in the form of severe itching, rash, edema, hypotension, fever, presence of protein in urine, painful joints, swollen or enlarged lymph nodes, and abnormal enlargement of the spleen. These complications can be lessened by pre-treatment with corticosteroids.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 853