Banocide Forte 100 Mg

Description

What is Banocide Forte 100 mg?

Banocide Forte 100 is an antiparasitic medication prescribed for treating worm infections, Filariasis, and Loiasis.

The active ingredient, Diethylcarbamazine, is used to treat conditions like Eosinophilic lungs.

Banocide 100 works by weakening the parasites, making it easier for the body’s immune system to eliminate them.

Uses

Doctors typically recommend Banocide Forte 100 mg for treating infections such as:

• Lymphatic Filariasis: A tropical disease caused by parasitic roundworms (Nematodes), including Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori.
• Loiasis: Also known as the ‘African Eye Worm,’ this condition affects the eyes and is spread through repeated bites from infected deer flies.
• Tropical Pulmonary Eosinophilia (TPE): This condition is related to lymphatic Filariasis and can cause symptoms like coughing, asthma, and an enlarged spleen.

Banocide 100 mg is also used for treating Toxocariasis and various worm infections.

Please consult a healthcare provider before using this medicine for worm infections. It is ineffective against diseases caused by Pinworms or Tapeworms.

How does Banocide 100 work?

Diethylcarbamazine, the main component of the medication, is a synthetic organic compound and an anthelmintic agent. It does not work like other antiparasitic drugs.

This medication slows the parasite’s ability to use Arachidonic acid, which allows the immune system to target and eliminate the parasite more effectively.

Dosage

Missed Dose

Follow your doctor’s instructions for taking Banocide 100 mg. If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember.

Overdose

It is essential to follow the prescribed dosage. In case of an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

How to take the medication?

• Consult your doctor before starting Banocide 100 mg.
• Take the tablet orally with a glass of water.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet.
• Take the medication with food.

What are the available strengths and forms of Banocide?

The strength of the medication refers to the amount of active ingredient in each dose.

Doctors prescribe the medicine based on the severity of the infection.

Banocide Forte 100 mg, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd, is available in various strengths and forms:

• Banocide 120 mg Syrup
• Banocide 50 mg Syrup
• Banocide 50 mg Tablet

The price of the drug depends on the recommended strength and form.

Interactions

Disease Interactions

Consult your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Liver disease
• Kidney disease
• Drug interactions

This medication may interact moderately with anti-malarial drugs.

Storage

Store Banocide at room temperature, below 30°C. Protect it from direct sunlight and moisture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Banocide 100 mg?

Banocide is an antiparasitic medication. Its main component, Diethylcarbamazine, treats Filariasis, Loiasis, and other parasitic infections.

What is Diethylcarbamazine used for?

This drug is prescribed for treating parasitic infections, including Filariasis, Toxocariasis, and Eosinophilic lungs.

How long should I take this medicine?

You should complete the prescribed course of the medication. Consult your doctor before discontinuing the treatment.

Is Banocide Forte a steroid?

No, Banocide Forte 100 mg is not a steroid. It is an antihelmintic agent used to treat certain parasitic infections.