Benfobel Tablet

Adult dose

For adolescents aged 12 years and older and adults: take 1 tablet once daily.

This medication should not be taken by patients with hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in the blood) or sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disease of unknown origin, or by patients with kidney disease. Additionally, people with allergies to any of the ingredients in this medication, infants under 12 months old, and patients with kidney stones should avoid taking this medication. It is important not to take this medication concurrently with specific drugs such as phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline antibiotics, antacids, and levodopa. Consultation with a doctor or pharmacist may be necessary. For example, those currently receiving other treatments or those with hyperoxaluria, pregnant women or women of childbearing age, nursing mothers, individuals with cardiovascular issues, those with kidney disorders, individuals with low protein levels, and those with a history of gout or kidney stones should definitely consult with an expert. If nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, abdominal pain, hypotension, or edema occurs while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult an expert. Also, if menstrual cycles become quicker or bleeding persists, and if someone is taking estrogen-containing contraceptives or is at risk of thrombosis, they should be cautious as the risk of thrombosis may increase. Prolonged high-dose use may lead to tolerance, and taking specific vitamins may result in neurological abnormalities or hematological adverse reactions, so caution is necessary. Excessive use can cause gastrointestinal disturbances, hypernatremia, heart failure, edema, and other symptoms, so do not increase the dosage arbitrarily. This medication must be taken according to the prescribed method and dosage, and while taking it, it may affect blood sugar test results, and urine color may change, so this should be taken into account during clinical tests. Additionally, it is recommended to avoid consuming teas containing tannins, such as green tea or black tea, before and after taking this medication. When storing, keep it in a tightly sealed container away from the reach of children, out of direct sunlight, in a cool, dry place, and do not transfer it to another container to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

Pulmonary edema, thrombosis

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, constipation, rash, erythema (redness), loose stools, gastrointestinal disturbances, digestive disorders, upper abdominal pain, hypotension, increased menstrual flow or irregular menstrual cycles, persistent bleeding, sensory neuropathy or neurological symptoms, hematological adverse reactions, exacerbation of peptic ulcers, impaired glucose tolerance, hyperuricemia, liver damage, hypernatremia, congestive heart failure, edema, hyperkalemia

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline preparations, antacids, or levodopa. Consult a doctor or pharmacist if taking it with estrogen-containing oral contraceptives, anti-aldosterone drugs, or triamterene.

Food interactions

This medication should be avoided when taking or before and after consuming teas containing tannins, such as green tea or black tea.

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. Additionally, it is recommended to be stored at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

Brownish-yellow oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 60 tablets/bottle, 90 tablets/bottle, 120 tablets (60 tablets/bottle x 2), 180 tablets (90 tablets/bottle x 2)