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Benzon is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Benzon have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Benzon. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Benzon as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Benzon 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.
It is also important to note that Benzon has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Benzon related warnings talks about Benzon's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Benzon is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Benzon are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Benzon with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Benzon is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Benzon is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Benzon safe for pregnant women?
Benzon can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Benzon right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Benzon safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Benzon. Immediately discontinue Benzon if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Benzon on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Benzon on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Benzon on the Liver?
Benzon is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Benzon on the Heart?
Benzon has very mild side effects on the heart.
Benzon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Benzon unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Benzon habit forming or addictive?
Benzon does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Benzon you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Benzon only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Benzon for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Benzon
When consumed with certain foods, Benzon may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Benzon
Taking alcohol with Benzon can be dangerous.
Yes, long-term use of Benzon can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some people. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Do not take Benzon along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.
Yes, you can take Benzon for UTI infection. It is the first-line drug for treating UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must follow the entire course of this medicine and do not discontinue medication without consulting your doctor.
Benzon should be taken with a meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted effects of this medicine. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products, it may reduce the absorption of a drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.
Benzon can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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