Banocide

Composition for Banocide Products

Diethylcarbamazine

Banocide Products are primarily used for

Worm infections, Filariasis

About Banocide Products

Uses of Banocide Products

Diethylcarbamazine is used in the treatment of worm infections and filariasis.

Banocide Products side effects

Severe

Side Effects of Banocide are Headache, Dizziness, Vomiting, Nausea, Fever, Muscle pain, Allergic reaction, Swelling of lymph nodes, Lymphangitis, Lymphedema, Decreased appetite, Seizure, Urticaria, Rigors, General discomfort, Chills, Asthma attack, Protein in urine, Localized edema, Nodules.

How Banocide Products work

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.

In Depth Information for Banocide Products

Patient Concerns about Banocide Products

Frequently asked questions about Banocide Products

Frequently asked questions about Diethylcarbamazine

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.

Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 13th Jun 2023.
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