Banocide Forte 100mg Tablet 10 tablets in 1 strip

Last Updated: August 7th, 2023

Banocide Forte 100mg Tablet is a product of Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition: Diethylcarbamazine (100mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 38.74

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All Details About Banocide Forte 100mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Banocide Forte 100mg Tablet

Description:

Excludeocide Forte 100mg 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.

Excludeocide Forte 100mg 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:

Treatment of Worm infections
Treatment of Filariasis

Directions For Use:

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Excludeocide Forte 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Side Effects:

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. Excludeocide Forte 100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.Excludeocide Forte 100mg 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.

Warning & Precautions:

Information regarding the use of Excludeocide Forte 100mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Q. What is Excludeocide Forte 100mg Tablet used for?

Excludeocide Forte 100mg 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. Excludeocide Forte 100mg Tablet is used to treat Excludecroft's filariasis, eosinophilic lung, loiasis and river blindness (onchocerciasis).

Q. Can the use of Excludeocide Forte 100mg Tablet cause drowsiness?

Affirmative, Excludeocide Forte 100mg 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 Excludeocide Forte 100mg Tablet effective?

Excludeocide Forte 100mg 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 Excludeocide Forte 100mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Q. Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Excludeocide Forte 100mg Tablet?

The use of Excludeocide Forte 100mg 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 Excludeocide Forte 100mg 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 Excludeocide Forte 100mg Tablet?

Retain 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 Excludeocide Forte 100mg Tablet work?

Excludeocide Forte 100mg 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 Excludeocide Forte 100mg Tablet?

If you forget a dose of Excludeocide Forte 100mg 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 Excludeocide Forte 100mg Tablet safe?

Excludeocide Forte 100mg 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.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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