Banocide Forte Tablet belongs to a class of medication called anti-helminthic. It is used in the treatment of worm infections and filariasis. It can act against both the larval and adult forms of the parasitic worms that cause filariasis.

Banocide Forte 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.

USES OF BANOCIDE TABLET

Treatment of Worm infections
Treatment of Filariasis

BENEFITS OF BANOCIDE TABLET

In Treatment of Worm infections

Banocide Forte Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which helps treat many parasitic worm infections. It works by killing and stopping the further growth of parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.

In Treatment of Filariasis

Filariasis is an infectious disease caused by thread-like parasitic roundworms. The parasite transmits the disease to humans by the bite of a mosquito. This medicine kills both young and adult forms of the disease causing parasites and also prevents the further spread of the infection. Take it in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. Stopping the medicine too early may cause the infection to come back or worsen. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

SIDE EFFECTS OF BANOCIDE TABLET

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

HOW TO USE BANOCIDE TABLET

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 Forte Tablet is to be taken with food.

HOW BANOCIDE TABLET WORKS

Banocide Forte Tablet 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.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Banocide Forte Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Banocide Forte Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Banocide Forte Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Banocide Forte Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Banocide Forte Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Banocide Forte Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE BANOCIDE TABLET?

If you miss a dose of Banocide Forte 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.