Benfomega Tablets

Adult dose

Take 1 tablet once a day after meals.

Child dose

Take 1 tablet once a day after meals.

This medication should not be taken by individuals with excessive calcium in their blood, specific systemic inflammatory diseases, or kidney diseases. Additionally, individuals with allergies to this drug or its components, infants under 12 months old, and patients with kidney stones should avoid this medication. When taking this medication, it should not be combined with phosphates, calcium salts, specific antibiotics, antacids, and drugs like levodopa. Infants under 1 year old, currently treated patients, children exposed to a lot of sunlight, patients with certain kidney diseases, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with heart or kidney function issues, individuals with hypoproteinemia, and those with a history of gout or kidney stones should consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. If symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rash, indigestion, or low blood pressure appear during use, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a professional. Particularly, women may experience changes in menstruation or prolonged bleeding, and there is a risk of thrombosis if taking specific contraceptives, so caution is necessary. Long-term high-dose usage can lead to tolerance to the medication, and when used concurrently with specific vitamins or nutrients, nerve damage or abnormal blood reactions may occur. High doses can cause side effects such as gastric ulcers, blood sugar control disorders, liver damage, edema, and heart strain. It is crucial to adhere to the prescribed dosage and administration, and children should be administered under the supervision of an adult. Moreover, this medication may affect urine test results, and urine may turn yellow during use, which should be noted. It is advisable to avoid teas containing tannins, such as green tea or black tea, before and after taking the medication. When storing, keep it in a sealed container, out of reach of children, in a cool, dry place, avoiding direct sunlight and not transferring to another container.

Serious side effects

Pulmonary edema, edema (swelling)

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gastric discomfort, constipation, rash, redness, loose stools, gastrointestinal disorders, digestive issues, upper abdominal pain, hypotension, pulmonary edema, menstrual cycle changes or increased menstrual flow, prolonged bleeding, hematological adverse reactions, sensory neuropathy or neurological symptoms, hyperuricemia, liver damage, hypernatremia, congestive heart failure, edema (swelling), hyperkalemia

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline preparations, antacids, or levodopa. If taken with estrogen-containing oral contraceptives, anti-aldosterone agents, or triamteren, consult a physician or pharmacist.

Food interactions

It is advisable to avoid taking this medication with teas containing tannins, such as green tea or black tea, during or before and after use.

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. A storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C (room temperature) is recommended.

Appearance

Reddish-brown oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

60 tablets/bottle, 60 tablets/bottle ×2.