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Denatonium Benzoate

Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Denatonium Benzoate

This salt is one of the most bitter substances known. Just a few parts per million will make a product so bitter that children and pets will not be able to swallow it. This salt makes sweet but highly toxic products such as antifreeze and detergents taste foul. Research shows that people can detect this drug in the water at 50 parts per billion.

This drug is bitter at 1 to 10 ppm and most products will become undrinkable at 30 to 100 ppm. It is also stable and inert. Also, so little is needed that the properties of the product remain unchanged. It is used for the treatment of Inappropriate ingestion. Also, it is used to prevent infections.

There are no serious side effects or adverse effects is reported with the use of this drug. But Patients may experience irritability, difficulty sleeping, confusion, nightmares, mood swings, depression, suffer from delusions and suicidal thoughts in case if the excess dose is taken. consult your specialist in case you experience anything unusual.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Toxicologist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Denatonium Benzoate

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Toxicologist before using this medicine.

    What are the contraindications of Denatonium Benzoate ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Toxicologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Denatonium Benzoate

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      No interaction found

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      This drug is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      This salt does not usually affect your ability to drive.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is limited information available on the use of this salt in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is limited information available on the use of this salt in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Toxicologist before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose of this salt Topical, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Toxicologist before using this medicine.

    Medicines containing Denatonium Benzoate

    Below is the list of medicines, which contains Denatonium Benzoate as ingredient

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Toxicologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    The mechanism of action of this medication is yet to be established.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Toxicologist before using this medicine.

      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.

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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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