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Benalgis Tablet

Manufactured byFRANCO INDIAN PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD
ContainsBenfotiamine
Description
Benalgis Tablet is a dietary supplement that contains Benfotiamine (Vitamin B1). It is used to treat vitamin B1 deficiency in the body. It is useful in conditions such as Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (a brain abnormality), diabetic nephropathy (a long-term kidney condition that occurs in people with diabetes), menstrual cramps, etc., caused due to the deficiency of Vitamin B1. It works by providing your body with an adequate amount of vitamin B1 required for the proper functioning of the body. Benalgis Tablet shows some common side effects such as nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, sweating, tightness in the throat, etc. These side effects usually subside with time. However, if they persist or become worse, consult your doctor for further assistance. Benalgis Tablet can be taken with or without food. Swallow the tablet with a glass of water. Take the tablet at the same time every day for the ease of remembering. Your doctor will decide the dose based on your clinical condition. Follow all instructions given by your doctor while taking the medication. Avoid consuming alcohol during treatment with Benalgis Tablet as it may alter the effects of this medicine. Benalgis Tablet is not recommended if you are allergic to it. It should be used with caution if you have kidney problems and malabsorption conditions. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking the medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Benalgis Tablet

  • Cough
  • Difficulty in swallowing
  • Itching
  • Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, or tongue
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea

Uses of Benalgis Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Beriberi
  • Vitamin B1 deficiency
  • Wernicke Encephalopathy
  • Diabetic Neuropathy
  • Menstrual Cramps
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    Benalgis Tablet starts increasing Vitamin B1 levels in your body within a few hours.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Benalgis Tablet remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Benalgis Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Due to the lack of information regarding the use of Benalgis Tablet during pregnancy, take it only upon your doctor's recommendation.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is unknown if Benalgis Tablet passes into breastmilk or not. Hence, consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Benalgis Tablet if you are allergic to it. . Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Due to the lack of information regarding the use of Benalgis Tablet during pregnancy, take it only upon your doctor's recommendation.

Breast-feeding

It is unknown if Benalgis Tablet passes into breastmilk or not. Hence, consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Other medicines

Benalgis Tablet may interact with many other medicines and cause side effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform your doctor about all your current medicines, including any herbs and supplements, before beginning treatment with Benalgis Tablet.

Alcohol consumption

Avoid the consumption of alcohol while taking Benalgis Tablet as it can interfere with the working of this medicine.

Use in children

Benalgis Tablet should be given to children under 12 years of age only when recommended by the doctor.

Missed Dose

Try not to miss the dose of Benalgis Tablet. In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never take more than the recommended dose. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose of Benalgis Tablet.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Fluorouracil

Disease interactions

Kidney Disease

Use Benalgis Tablet with caution if you have kidney problems, as it may worsen your condition.

Malabsorption

Malabsorption is a digestive disorder in which the small intestine is unable to absorb nutrients from food. The absorption of Benalgis Tablet can be decreased in such a condition. Hence consult your doctor if you have malabsorption conditions, as he/she will advise you about dose adjustments or alternative treatments.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Benalgis Tablet can be taken with or without food. Swallow the tablet with a glass of water. Do not take more than the recommended dose. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking the medicine. Take this medicine with caution if you have kidney problems or a malabsorption condition.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Benalgis Tablet works by providing your body with an adequate amount of vitamin B1 required for the proper functioning of the body.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Vitamins

Schedule

OTC

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