All Details About Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule
Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule is a prescription medicine that helps relieve neuropathic pain (pain from damaged nerves). It strengthens the nerves and relieves nerve pain.
Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule can be taken with or without food. It should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time. Do not take more than the recommended dose.
Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule is usually safe with very minimal side effects. However, if you experience severe diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, or any signs of an allergic reaction, please consult your doctor. Also, before taking this medicine, tell your doctor about all other health conditions that you have.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is not advised to drive after taking this medicine as it may cause sleepiness or dizziness and may affect your ability to concentrate and react.
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. Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule may be taken with or without food.
Side Effects:
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 youβre worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Benalgis
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Fatiguedness
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
FAQs:
What is Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule?
Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule is a combination of five medicines: Pregabalin, Methylcobalamin, Folic acid, Benfotiamine, and vitamin B6. This medicine is useful in the treatment of nerve pain (neuropathic pain). This medicine calms the damaged or overactive nerves by acting on the brain, thereby decreasing the pain sensation. It also helps in the regeneration of damaged nerves in the body.
Can I stop taking Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule when my pain is relieved?
No, you should not stop taking Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule even if your pain is relieved. Continue to take it as advised by your doctor. If you stop taking Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule suddenly, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, sleeping difficulties, nausea, pain, and sweating. You may need to gradually taper the use of Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule before you stop the medication completely.
How to manage weight gain associated with the use of Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule?
Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule can make you feel hungry, making you eat more, thereby increasing your chances of putting on weight. However, preventing weight gain is easier than losing increased weight. Try to eat a healthy balanced diet without increasing your portion sizes (per-meal intake). Do not eat food items that contain a lot of calories, such as soft drinks, oily food, chips, cakes, biscuits, and sweets. If you feel hungry between meals, eat fruits, vegetables, and low-calorie foods. Regular exercise will also help prevent weight gain. If you maintain good eating habits and exercise regularly, you might not gain any weight.
Can the use of Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule cause sleepiness or drowsiness?
Affirmative, Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule may make you feel drowsy or you may suddenly fall asleep during your daily activities. Sometimes, you might not even feel drowsy or have any other warning signs before you suddenly fall asleep. Avoid driving a car, operating machinery, working at heights, or participating in potentially dangerous activities until you know how the medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such episodes while taking this medicine.
Are there any serious side effects associated with the use of Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule?
Earnest side effects with Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule are uncommon and rare. However, it may cause serious side effects like an allergic reaction, suicidal thoughts, or swelling of limbs (hands, legs, or feet). Stop taking Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule and contact your doctor if you have any signs of these serious side effects. Signs of an allergic reaction include swelling of your face, mouth, lips, gums, tongue, and neck, trouble in breathing, skin rash, hives (raised bumps), or blisters. Pay attention to sudden changes in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings a these may be a symptom of suicidal thoughts.
How long will Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule take to act?
An initial benefit with Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule may be seen after 2 weeks of treatment. However, it may take around 2-3 months to see the full benefit. It may take even longer for some patients.
What if I forget to take Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule?
If you forget to take the scheduled dose of Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule and it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose at the scheduled time. Otherwise, take it as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking your medicine as you would normally. Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose you missed because this may increase the risk of unwanted side effects. If you are not sure what to do, consult your doctor about how to manage a situation like this.
What if I take too much of this drug by mistake?
In a situation like this, contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency help at the nearest hospital. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning. You may need urgent medical attention. Symptoms of an overdose may include drowsiness, weakness, unsteady when walking, having double visions, slurred speech or diarrhea, confusion, blurred vision, dizziness, body temperature changes (low and high), difficulty in breathing, and increased heartbeat.
Will a higher than the recommended dose of Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule be more effective?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having some serious side effects and toxicity. If you experience increased severity of your symptoms, that is not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule?
No, do not drink alcohol while taking Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule. Drinking alcohol can increase the severity of drowsiness or sleepiness caused by Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule.
How often should I see the doctor?
You may need to see your doctor regularly if you have started to take Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule. However, consult your doctor if the recommended dosage does not relieve your symptoms or you continue experiencing some unwanted side effects that affect your routine activities.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Benalgis Forte Soft Gelatin Capsule?
Retain this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children, and other people.
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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