Banocide Pead Syrup is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Filariasis.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Banocide Pead Syrup. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Banocide Pead Syrup have been listed ahead. These side effects of Banocide Pead Syrup are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Banocide Pead Syrup is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Banocide Pead Syrup has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Banocide Pead Syrup related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Banocide Pead Syrup are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Banocide Pead Syrup may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Banocide Pead Syrup is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Banocide Pead Syrup is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Banocide Pead Syrup is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Banocide Pead Syrup safe for pregnant women?
Banocide shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Banocide Pead Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Banocide for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Banocide Pead Syrup on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Banocide. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Banocide Pead Syrup on the Liver?
Side effects of Banocide rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Banocide Pead Syrup on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Banocide. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Banocide Pead Syrup should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Banocide Pead Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Banocide Pead Syrup habit forming or addictive?
Banocide Pead Syrup does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Banocide Pead Syrup as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Banocide Pead Syrup should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Banocide Pead Syrup for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Banocide Pead Syrup
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Banocide Pead Syrup with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Banocide Pead Syrup
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Banocide Pead Syrup with alcohol will be.
Banocide alters the muscular activity of the filaria, also alters its surface membranes making it more susceptible to the host. The destruction of organisms and release of antigens can lead to toxicity and produce an inflammatory reaction which may be present in the form of severe itching, rash, edema, hypotension, fever, presence of protein in urine, painful joints, swollen or enlarged lymph nodes, and abnormal enlargement of the spleen. These complications can be lessened by pre-treatment with corticosteroids.
Banocide when used against the microfilariae of o.vulvus in skin and eye can cause permanent damage due to the reactions like uveitis (swelling of the middle layer of the eye), punctuate keratitis (death of cells on the surface of the cornea) and retinal pigment epithelium atrophy (degeneration of retinal pigment epithelium).
No, you must not discontinue Banocide on your own as it might lead to a replase if the infection if it is not treated completely. It is recommended that you speak to your doctor before discontinuing Banocide.
Banocide must be taken for as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it more frequently or skip it on your own as it may lead to adverse effects. It is suggested that you speak to your doctor and follow his instructions completely.
No, Banocide is not used for the treatment of ocular onchocerciasis because of the fear of antigen-antibody inflammatory reaction. Ivermectin is now used of the treatment of ocular onchocerciasis. Onchocerciasis is also known African River Blindness. It is caused by O. volvulus and it can lead to severe visual impairment.
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