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Benfo High Soft Capsule

OTC medicationSoft capsule경구Approval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Benfotiamine›100mg / 1 capsuleRiboflavin›50mg / 1 capsuleNicotinamide›50mg / 1 capsulePyridoxine Hydrochloride›50mg / 1 capsuleTocopherol Acetate›100mg / 1 capsuleGamma-Oryzanol›6.5mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
코스맥스파마(주)
Appearance
Brownish rectangular soft capsule containing orange oily contents
Packaging
PTP - 60 capsules/PTP, PTP - 120 capsules/PTP
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 202001065 · Notified 2020.02.17

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2024.06.20. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Improvement of physical fatigue and decreased physical strength in the elderly, relief of peripheral circulation disorders (such as shoulder stiffness and cold hands and feet), and alleviation of neuralgia and muscle pain.
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
For individuals aged 12 years and older, take 1 capsule once daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
코스맥스파마(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of physical fatigue and decreased physical strength in the elderly, relief of peripheral circulation disorders (such as shoulder stiffness and cold hands and feet), and alleviation of neuralgia and muscle pain.

  • Physical fatigue
  • decreased strength
  • peripheral circulation disorders
  • menopausal symptoms
  • shoulder stiffness
  • neck stiffness
  • numbness in hands and feet
  • coldness in hands and feet
  • neuralgia
  • muscle pain
  • joint pain
  • angular cheilitis
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The vitamins B1, B6, and E contained in this medicine help with physical fatigue or decreased strength during pregnancy and lactation, as well as after illness and in the elderly. It is also effective in relieving shoulder and neck stiffness, numbness in hands and feet, and cold sensations caused by peripheral circulation disorders and menopausal symptoms. This medicine helps relieve pain such as neuralgia, muscle pain, and joint pain, as well as treat skin diseases like angular cheilitis, cheilitis, stomatitis, and glossitis. It also helps alleviate eye fatigue, contributing to overall health improvement. Due to these effects, this medicine is used for relieving various symptoms and health recovery.

How to take

Adult dose

For individuals aged 12 years and older, take 1 capsule once daily.

Precautions

This medicine should not be taken by individuals who have allergies to its ingredients, infants under 12 months of age, or persons allergic to soybean oil, soy, or peanuts. Additionally, it is important not to take this medicine together with phosphates, calcium salts, certain antibiotics or antacids, and drugs like levodopa. Individuals receiving treatment from a doctor, pregnant or nursing women, people with heart or kidney issues, and patients with certain metabolic disorders should consult an expert before taking this medicine. If you experience gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, rash, vomiting, or changes in menstruation during use, you should stop taking it immediately and consult a medical professional. Particular caution is warranted for women taking contraceptives containing estrogen or those at risk of thrombosis, and excessive intake of pyridoxine may cause neurological abnormalities. High-dose use can lead to gastric ulcers, disturbances in blood glucose control, liver damage, as well as swelling or symptoms of congestive heart failure, so caution is advised. You should follow the prescribed dosage and administration carefully when using this medicine, and it is advisable to avoid tannin-containing drinks like green tea or black tea before and after administration. Moreover, patients with lipid metabolism issues should regularly check blood lipid levels and adjust medication dosage accordingly. This medicine should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in a tightly sealed container away from direct sunlight and in a cool, dry place to avoid moisture. For quality maintenance, it is important not to transfer it to another container.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Mild side effects

Abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, constipation, rash, erythema, nausea, vomiting, loose stools, early or heavy menstruation, prolonged bleeding, sensory neuropathy or neurological symptoms (peripheral nerve function disorder), hyperuricemia, liver damage, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, hypernatremia, congestive heart failure, swelling, changes in plasma lipid levels, yellowish urine.

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medicine should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. By doing so, the medicine's effectiveness can be safely preserved.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Brownish rectangular soft capsule containing orange oily contents

Package unit

PTP - 60 capsules/PTP, PTP - 120 capsules/PTP

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