Uses of Benfoheal

Benfoheal belongs to the group of vitamins and minerals. The drug is indicated for the treatment of diabetic polyneuropathy and alcoholism. In the article below, let's find out what Benfoheal does?

Benfoheal medicine contains Benfotiamine 150mg and other excipients just enough for 1 tablet. The drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, packed in boxes of 3 blisters, 6 blisters, each blister has 10 tablets.

Benfoheal is indicated for treatment in the following cases:
Treatment of complications of polyneuritis in patients with diabetes. Treatment of polyneuritis in alcoholics. In addition, Benfoheal is contraindicated in the following cases:
Patients who are allergic to the active ingredient Benfotiamine and other excipients contained in the drug's ingredients.

Benfoheal drug is made in the form of film-coated tablets, so patients take the drug orally. Patients should take the medicine with water and away from meals. Do not chew or break but swallow the tablet whole.
Adults:
The starting dose is 300 - 450mg / day, take 1 tablet / time, divided into 2 - 3 times per day. The minimum duration of medication is 4 to 8 weeks. The maintenance dose depends on the patient's response to treatment so that the doctor can prescribe it appropriately. Patients with hepatic or renal impairment: Use at usual doses without dose adjustment.
Note: The above dosage is for reference only. Depending on the medical condition and health of each patient, the doctor will prescribe the appropriate dose.

Doctors always consider between the benefits that Benfoheal brings to the patient and the possible risk of side effects to prescribe the appropriate medication.
Some unwanted effects may occur when using Benfoheal medicine including:
Urticaria, rash, anaphylaxis. Gastrointestinal disorders, nausea, vomiting, abdominal distension, abdominal pain. Immune system disorder. In case the patient has rare side effects that are not mentioned in the instruction sheet. Inform your doctor or medical officer immediately if you suspect any side effects of Benfoheal.

Benfoheal is inactivated by 5-Fluorouracil because it competitively inhibits the phosphorylation of thiamine to thiamine pyrophosphate.
To avoid interactions, before being prescribed Benfoheal, the patient should inform the doctor about the drugs they are using, including functional foods. The doctor will base on that to prescribe the appropriate Benfoheal.

Some notes when patients use Benfoheal drug as follows:
Be careful when using Benfoheal for children under 18 years old. Patients should not arbitrarily increase or decrease the dose, but need a prescription from the treating doctor. Pregnant women: When using Benfoheal drug, there is a risk of affecting the fetus. Therefore, this drug should not be used, unless absolutely necessary for the therapeutic benefit of the mother. Lactation: There have been no accurate reports on the effects of this drug on mothers and infants. However, to limit the potential risk to the nursing infant, the drug should not be used unless directed by a doctor. In case the patient has to take medicine for the treatment, breast-feeding can be stopped.

When you forget to take a dose of medicine, the patient should take it as soon as he remembers, the medicine can also be taken 1-2 hours from the usual time of taking the medicine. However, the patient should skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose and do not double the dose if the patient forgets to take the dose. When overdose of Benfoheal drug, patients often experience symptoms such as drowsiness, convulsions, shortness of breath, impaired consciousness, respiratory failure, tachycardia, ... Patients should stop taking the drug and inform the doctor. treating doctor. Take the patient to the nearest medical facility when the condition worsens. Patients need to bring a prescription or medicine box so that the doctor can grasp the information and handle it quickly and promptly. Above is information about the uses, dosage and precautions when using Benfoheal. To ensure safety for health and maximize the effectiveness of treatment, patients need to take Benfoheal exactly as directed by their doctor. Note, Benfoheal is a prescription drug, and patients absolutely must not use it without a prescription from a specialist.