Uses of Benca

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Benca is a commonly used dewormer that can be effective against many types of worms such as pinworms, whipworms, hookworms, roundworms and strongyloides. To use the drug correctly, readers should refer to the information shared in the article below.

1. What are the effects of Benca?

Benca tablets contain 500mg Mebendazole as the main ingredient.
This is known as a benzimidazole derivative, has a broad antihelminthic spectrum and is effective on the adult and larval stages of roundworms, pinworms, whipworms, hookworms,... Especially, Mebendazole active ingredient also has the ability to destroy eggs of roundworms and hairworms.
Benca's mechanism of action is to bind with the tubules of the parasite to inhibit the formation of tubular microstructures in the worms, making the worms depleted of glucose.

2. Indications and contraindications

Benca medicine is used in the treatment of filariasis, roundworms, whipworms, hookworms, and pinworms.
In addition, the drug is contraindicated for people with hypersensitivity to mebendazole, liver disease, pregnant women & children < 2 years old.

3. Dosage and usage

Use Benca drug with a dose of 1 tablet 500mg/day (single dose). After 3 weeks of treatment, if the worms are still present, the patient should continue to use a second course.
During drug treatment, the patient does not need to fast or take an enema. After that, patients pay attention to deworming periodically every 4-6 months.

4. Side effects

Benca medicine very rarely causes side effects, some problems users may encounter include:
Uncommon side effects: Abdominal pain, stomach pain, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, pain head, feeling sleepy. Rare side effects: Severe abdominal pain, serious infection leading to symptoms such as prolonged fever, fatigue. On the user's body may appear bruises or bleeding, dark urine, jaundice, body weakness, convulsions. Extremely rare side effects: Itching, rash, swelling of the face or throat, tongue, difficulty breathing, feeling dizzy. If using Benca medicine and have the above symptoms, the patient should contact a doctor or visit a medical facility immediately.

5. Drug interactions

You need to inform your doctor about all medications you are taking, both prescription and over-the-counter, especially vitamins or medicines that contain carbamazepine to avoid interactions with Benca. Benca drug can interact with epilepsy drugs such as phenytoin, carbamazepine, so it is necessary to avoid taking the same drug at the same time.

6. Notes when using Benca

In the process of using Benca medicine, you should note some of the following issues:
To effectively treat worms, it is recommended to combine worm treatment for family members or people who have close contact by worms that can be transmitted from humans. person to person, especially pinworms. Toilets need to be disinfected regularly; Clothes and personal items also need to be washed, dried and changed every day. Before using Benca, you need to tell your doctor about any allergies to the drug or its ingredients, if any. Inform your doctor if you have a history of liver or stomach disease, Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis as taking Benca may increase your risk of side effects. Pay attention to deworming every 6 months to protect the best health. Above is the reference information about the drug Benca. To ensure effective use, users of Benca drug need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, pharmacist as well as pay attention to taking the medicine regularly.

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