Manufacturer: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Diethylcarbamazine(50mg)
Strip of 20 Tablet
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Banocide 50mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.
Some people may experience a headache, dizziness, vomiting, and abnormal liver function tests as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests and liver function tests throughout your treatment.
Banocide 50mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as anthelmintics. It works by killing both the larval and adult forms of the parasitic worms that cause Filariasis.
Diethylcarbamazine is well absorbed following oral administration with peak plasma concentrations reached within 1-2 hours. The elimination half life ranges from 10-12 hours. If the urine is alkalinized, renal excretion of unchanged drug is prevented and the half life of the drug increases.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Banocide
Headache
Dizziness
Vomiting
Abnormal liver function tests
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Hair loss
Fever
Vertigo
a low seizure threshold.
eye complications caused by the worm Onchocerca volvulus.
decreased kidney function.
seizures.
pregnancy.
Information regarding the use of Banocide 50mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Banocide 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Banocide 50mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Diethylcarbamazine belongs to a class of medications called anthelmintics. It kills the parasitic worms that cause parasitic worm infections as well as Filariasis. This helps to treat your infection.
The possible medications that can interact with DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE include antihistamine drugs (fexofenadine, loratadine, diphenhydramine), analgesics (acetaminophen), and anti-allergic medicine (montelukast).
Do not chew, crush or break it. Banocide 50mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Banocide 50mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Banocide 50mg Tablet to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
It should be taken with food.
Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.
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 50mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. What is Banocide 50mg Tablet used for?
Banocide 50mg Tablet is used to treat parasitic worm infection and filariasis (elephantiasis). Filariasis is a disease in which swelling of arms, legs or other body parts may occur. Banocide 50mg Tablet is used to treat Bancroft's filariasis, eosinophilic lung, loiasis and river blindness (onchocerciasis).
Q. Can the use of Banocide 50mg Tablet cause drowsiness?
Yes, Banocide 50mg Tablet can make you feel drowsy. Avoid driving, operating on machinery, working at heights, or participating in potentially dangerous activities, especially during the initial days of your treatment. However, if your condition does not improve, consult your doctor.
Q. Is Banocide 50mg Tablet effective?
Banocide 50mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Banocide 50mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Banocide 50mg Tablet?
The use of Banocide 50mg Tablet should be avoided in patients with known allergy to any other ingredients of this medicine. Also, patients who are suffering from asthma should refrain from using Banocide 50mg Tablet. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have or had any medical condition before starting your treatment with the medicine.
Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Banocide 50mg Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the container or pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it as mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Q. How does Banocide 50mg Tablet work?
Banocide 50mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as anthelmintics. It works by killing both the larval and adult forms of the parasitic worms that cause Filariasis.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Banocide 50mg Tablet?
If you forget a dose of Banocide 50mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Q. Is Banocide 50mg Tablet safe?
Banocide 50mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
