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Banocide Pead 50Mg Syrup

Manufacturer :  Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Diethylcarbamazine
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Banocide Pead 50Mg Syrup

Banocide Pead 50Mg Syrup treats certain worm infections by killing the worms. It treats bancroft's filariasis, eosinophilic lung, loiasis. It has a few side effects like fever, itching, painful and tender glands in the neck, nausea and vomiting, groin, skin rash, swelling of the face, dizziness, especially the eyes, joint pain, headache and unusual tiredness or weakness.

You should inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medication, product, food substance or to any ingredients present in Banocide Pead 50Mg Syrup. Inform your doctor about all your medical conditions and history before starting this medication.

The dose is based on body weight and medical condition so it must be determined by your doctor.

    What are the uses of Banocide Pead 50Mg Syrup

    What are the contraindications of Banocide Pead 50Mg Syrup ?

    What are the side effects of Banocide Pead 50Mg Syrup ?

    Key highlights of Banocide Pead 50Mg Syrup

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Consult your doctor before consuming this syrup.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Breastfeeding women must consult doctor before using this syrup.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

    What are the substitutes for Banocide Pead 50Mg Syrup ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Banocide Pead 50Mg Syrup , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      A doctor should be consulted immediately if such a situation is suspected.

    How does this medication work?

    Banocide Pead 50Mg Syrup is an antihelmintic drug and is specifically active against parasites. Patients with loiasis and lymphatic filariasis find diethylcarbamazine very effective. The drug basically sensitizes microfilariae to phagocytosis thereby allowing the leucocytes to target and destroy the parasites.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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      Reviewed ByDr. Garima SharmaMBBS, Master in Healthcare Administration, Diploma in Occupational HealthGeneral Physician
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