Benfokin Plus Tablets

Adult dose

Take 1 tablet once a day after meals.

Child dose

For children aged 8 and older, take 1 tablet once a day after meals.

This medication should not be taken by patients with hypercalcemia, sarcoidosis, a systemic inflammatory disease of unknown origin, or those with kidney disease. Additionally, individuals allergic to this medication or its ingredients should avoid taking it. Infants under 12 months, kidney stone patients, and those with severe renal failure should not use this medication. This medication contains lactose and should not be administered to patients with genetic problems such as lactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. During the use of this medication, it should not be taken together with phosphate, calcium salts, oral tetracycline formulations, antacids, and medications like levodopa. In particular, infants under 1 year of age, patients currently undergoing treatment, children with high sun exposure, patients with hyperoxaluria, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, premature infants, and babies should consult with a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. Further caution is needed for individuals with gastrointestinal disorders such as peptic ulcers or chronic ulcerative colitis, localized colitis, cardiac and circulatory dysfunction, renal impairment, hypoproteinemia, gout, or a history of kidney stones. If symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, rash, dermatitis, cardiac arrhythmia, or central nervous system abnormal symptoms appear during medication, it is crucial to stop taking the medication immediately and consult a doctor. Furthermore, if menstruation occurs earlier than usual or if bleeding lasts for a long time, it is advisable to discuss with a specialist. Women taking oral contraceptives that contain estrogen or with a predisposition to thrombosis should be cautious as vitamin E supplementation may increase the risk of thrombosis. Taking this medication at high doses for a long period may result in tolerance, and prolonged high doses of pyridoxine can cause neurological symptoms. Additionally, high doses can lead to aggravated peptic ulcers, disturbances in blood sugar control, hyperuricemia, and liver damage, so caution is required. Excessive doses may result in nausea, vomiting, hypernatremia, heart failure, and edema. There is a risk of hyperkalemia when taken with aldosterone antagonists or triamterene. It is essential to adhere to the prescribed dosage and administration; this medication may affect blood glucose detection in urine tests, and urine color may change to yellow, affecting clinical test results. It is advisable to avoid consuming tea containing tannins, such as green tea or black tea, before and after taking this medication. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children, protected from direct sunlight, and kept in a sealed container in a cool, dry place. Furthermore, to prevent misuse, it should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Cardiac arrest (cardiac arrhythmia)

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, constipation, rash, redness, loose stools, loss of appetite, abdominal bloating, red spots, central nervous system dysfunction, dermatitis, unpleasant odor during sweating or breathing, hair loss, impatience, gastrointestinal disturbances, digestive issues, upper abdominal pain, hypotension, pulmonary edema, menstruation occurring earlier than usual or increasing in volume, prolonged bleeding, sensory neuropathy or neuropathic symptoms, impaired glucose tolerance, hyperuricemia, liver damage, high

This medication should be kept in a sealed container to avoid exposure to air and moisture, and should be stored at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage allows the medication to maintain its effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Reddish-brown oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

60 tablets/bottle, 120 tablets/bottle[(60 tablets/bottle)x2]