Benzoclav is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection, Syrup, Tablet. Other than this, Benzoclav has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Benzoclav. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Benzoclav side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Benzoclav are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Benzoclav has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Benzoclav has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Benzoclav related warnings section.
Benzoclav can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Benzoclav in conditions like Hepatitis, Kidney Disease, Jaundice. The section on Benzoclav contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Benzoclav may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Benzoclav is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Benzoclav 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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Is the use of Benzoclav safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Benzoclav without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Benzoclav safe during breastfeeding?
Benzoclav is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Benzoclav on the Kidneys?
Benzoclav may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Benzoclav on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Benzoclav. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Benzoclav on the Heart?
Side effects of Benzoclav rarely affect the heart.
Benzoclav should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Benzoclav unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Benzoclav habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Benzoclav.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Benzoclav you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Benzoclav should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Benzoclav for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Benzoclav
Taking Benzoclav with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Benzoclav
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Benzoclav and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Benzoclav can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Yes, you can take Benzoclav with paracetamol. No clinical drug-drug interactions have observed between them. However, if you feel any side effects after consuming these two medicine at the same time then inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Benzoclav can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of the gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine.
No, Benzoclav does not cause sleepiness. However, if you feel or experience sleepiness or drowsiness after taking this medicine, please inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Benzoclav can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. Please consult your doctor for the best treatment and diagnosis for cough.
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