Benzhexol Benefits & Uses

Benzhexol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Parkinson's Disease

Benzhexol Dosage & How to Take

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

Benzhexol Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Benzhexol is used -

Common

Dry Mouth
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Blurred vision
Agitation
Hallucinations
Confusion
Excessive Thirst
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Skin redness
Increased Heart Rate

Unknown

Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness
Insomnia

Benzhexol Related Warnings

Is the use of Benzhexol safe for pregnant women?

Benzhexol can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Benzhexol right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Benzhexol safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Benzhexol may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Benzhexol should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Benzhexol on the Kidneys?

Benzhexol rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Benzhexol on the Liver?

Side effects of Benzhexol rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Benzhexol on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Benzhexol for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Benzhexol with Other Drugs

Benzhexol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Paracetamol,Codeine

Chlorpromazine

Amitriptyline

Ketoconazole

Atropine

Benzhexol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Benzhexol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

High Blood Pressure
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Myasthenia Gravis

Frequently asked Questions about Benzhexol

Is this Benzhexol habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Benzhexol is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Benzhexol as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Benzhexol only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Benzhexol is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Benzhexol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Benzhexol

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Benzhexol together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Benzhexol

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Benzhexol and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown