Benfobel K Tablets

Adult dosage

For individuals aged 19 and over: take 1 tablet once a day.

This medication should not be taken by patients with hypercalcemia (excessive calcium in the blood), sarcoidosis (a systemic inflammatory disease with unknown causes), or those with kidney disease. Additionally, those allergic to any of the ingredients in this medication, infants under 12 months of age, patients with kidney stones, and those with severe renal dysfunction should avoid taking it. During the course of taking this medication, it is advisable not to take phosphate, calcium salts, oral tetracycline antibiotics, antacids, and medications such as levodopa simultaneously. Women who are receiving medical treatment, pregnant, may become pregnant, nursing mothers, premature infants, or babies should consult a healthcare professional before taking this medication. Patients with cardiovascular problems, kidney dysfunction, hypoalbuminemia, history of kidney stones, dyslipidemia, diabetic dyslipidemia, pancreatitis, and other metabolic disorders related to fat should exercise caution as well. If symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, abdominal distension, skin rash, abnormal heart rhythm, or central nervous system dysfunction occur during use, it is essential to discontinue use immediately and consult medical personnel. Moreover, long-term high-dose use of pyridoxine may lead to neurological issues. Patients deficient in folic acid receiving over a specific dose of vitamin B12 may experience hematologic adverse reactions. Overdose may result in symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, hypernatremia, heart failure, and edema, thus caution is required. Caution should also be exercised when taking with aldosterone antagonists or triamterene, as it may increase blood potassium levels. If symptoms do not improve after about a month of use, consulting a physician is recommended. This medication must be taken according to the prescribed dosage and administration, and it may cause urine to turn yellow, potentially influencing clinical test results. It is preferable to avoid consuming tannin-containing beverages such as green tea or black tea before and after taking the medication. Store out of reach of children, in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and in a tightly sealed container. Finally, to prevent misuse and maintain the quality of the medication, do not transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

• Cardiac arrest (cardiac arrhythmia)
• central nervous system dysfunction
• pulmonary edema.

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loose stools, loss of appetite, abdominal distension, red spots, gastrointestinal disturbances, digestive disorders, upper abdominal pain, hypotension, abdominal discomfort, constipation, rash, hypernatremia, edema (swelling), hematological adverse reactions, sensory neuropathy or neurological symptoms, yellowing of urine.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air ingress and ideally kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This storage method helps to maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Pale brown rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

120 tablets/box[(60 tablets/bottle x 2)], 180 tablets/box[(90 tablets/bottle x 2)]