Benacof 25mg Soft Gelatin Capsule
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Product introduction
Benacof 25mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is an antihistaminic medicine. It is used to treat symptoms of nasal allergy such as sneezing, runny nose, itching, and watery eyes. It may also be used to treat insomnia and motion sickness.
Benacof 25mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is best taken before a meal or at bedtime. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Take it for as long as it is prescribed for you. In case, you have missed any doses, take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose.
Dizziness and drowsiness are the most common side effect of this medicine. Avoid driving or attention-seeking activities while on treatment with this medicine. In some cases, it may cause also dryness of mouth. To prevent dry mouth, drink more water and maintain good oral hygiene.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have glaucoma or have any gastro-related issues or have asthma. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol while on treatment.
Benacof 25mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is best taken before a meal or at bedtime. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Take it for as long as it is prescribed for you. In case, you have missed any doses, take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose.
Dizziness and drowsiness are the most common side effect of this medicine. Avoid driving or attention-seeking activities while on treatment with this medicine. In some cases, it may cause also dryness of mouth. To prevent dry mouth, drink more water and maintain good oral hygiene.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have glaucoma or have any gastro-related issues or have asthma. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol while on treatment.
Uses of Benacof Soft Gelatin Capsule
- Treatment of Nasal allergy symptoms
- Motion sickness
- Insomnia
Benefits of Benacof Soft Gelatin Capsule
In Treatment of Nasal allergy symptoms
Allergic reactions often involve the release of histamine, a chemical that leads to itching, redness, and inflammation on the skin. When applied, Benacof 25mg Soft Gelatin Capsule blocks histamine receptors on the skin cells. By reducing histamine's effects, the medicine helps alleviate the uncomfortable symptoms associated with allergic skin conditions, providing relief from itching and reducing inflammation.
Side effects of Benacof Soft Gelatin Capsule
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 Benacof
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Dryness in mouth
- Difficulty in paying attention
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Sedation
- Unsteadiness
- Impaired coordination
- Epigastric pain
- Increased bronchial secretions
- Dry mucous membrane
- Constipation
- Euphoria (feeling of intense excitement and happiness)
- Abnormality of voluntary movements
- Discomfort when urinating
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Double vision
- Diaphoresis
- Erectile dysfunction
- Early menstrual periods
- Decreased appetite
- Allergic sensitization
- Photosensitivity
How to use Benacof Soft Gelatin Capsule
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. Benacof 25mg Soft Gelatin Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Benacof Soft Gelatin Capsule works
Benacof 25mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is an antihistaminic medication. It blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching, and other allergic reactions.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Benacof 25mg Soft Gelatin Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Benacof 25mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Benacof 25mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Benacof 25mg Soft Gelatin Capsule may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Larger doses or prolonged use of Benacof 25mg Soft Gelatin Capsule may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Driving
UNSAFE
Benacof 25mg Soft Gelatin Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Benacof 25mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Benacof 25mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Benacof 25mg Soft Gelatin Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Benacof Soft Gelatin Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Benacof 25mg Soft Gelatin Capsule, 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.
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Quick tips
- Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Benacof 25mg Soft Gelatin Capsule, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Diphenylmethanes derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
H1 Antihistaminics (First Generation)
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