Benfobel V Tablets

Adult dose

1 tablet once daily

Child dose

Adolescents over 12 years: 1 tablet once daily

This medication should be used with caution in women within the first three months of pregnancy or women who may become pregnant due to the risk of congenital malformations from excessive vitamin A intake. Patients with hypercalcemia, sarcoidosis, kidney diseases, individuals with hypersensitivity to this medication, infants under 12 months, patients with kidney stones, and those with severe renal failure should not take this medication. This medication contains lactose; therefore, individuals with galactose intolerance, lactose enzyme deficiency, or genetic disorders such as glucose-galactose malabsorption should avoid taking it. It is advisable not to take it together with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline formulations, antacids, and levodopa. Patients receiving treatment from a physician or those with hyperoxaluria, peptic ulcers, heart and kidney disorders, liver disease, gout, gallbladder disease, and pregnant or nursing women should consult a professional before taking this medication. If nausea, vomiting, skin rash, hair loss, arrhythmia, or central nervous system symptoms occur during use, discontinue use immediately and consult a professional. Long-term high-dose use may lead to tolerance or adverse reactions such as neuropathy, blood abnormalities, liver damage, and increased risk of osteoporosis, so caution is needed. The prescribed dosage and administration must be strictly adhered to, and vitamin A should not exceed 5,000 IU per day. It is advisable to avoid tannin-containing beverages, such as green tea or black tea, before and after taking this medication. Store in a cool, dry place out of reach of children, avoiding direct sunlight and not transferring to other containers.

Serious side effects

Heart failure (cardiac arrest)

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, itching, dry and rough skin, painful joint swelling, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, constipation, rash, erythema, loose stools, red spots, central nervous system dysfunction, dermatitis, odor during sweating or breathing, hair loss, restlessness, gastrointestinal disturbances, digestive disorders, upper abdominal pain, low blood pressure, pulmonary edema, menstruation may occur earlier than expected or increase in amount, prolonged bleeding may occur, sensory neuropathy or neuropathic symptoms.

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken together with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline formulations, antacids, and levodopa. Additionally, if taking oral contraceptives containing estrogen, anti-aldosterone agents, or triamterene, consult a physician or pharmacist.

Food interactions

This medication should avoid consumption with tea containing tannins such as green tea or black tea during or before and after taking it.

This medication should be kept in a sealed container to prevent air and moisture. It is best to maintain storage temperatures between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

Light orange, rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

60 tablets/bottle, 120 tablets (60 tablets/bottle X 2)