Benfovic Tablet

Adult dose

Aged 12 years and older: 1 tablet once daily after meals.

This medication should not be taken by patients with hypercalcemia, patients with sarcoidosis (a form of systemic inflammatory disease of unknown cause), and those with kidney disease. Additionally, individuals allergic to any of the components in this medication, infants under 12 months old, patients with kidney stones, and those with severe renal failure should also avoid it. During the use of this medication, it is important not to take specific medications such as phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline agents, and antacids together. Levodopa should also not be taken with this medication. Infants under 1 year old, patients undergoing medical treatment, children exposed to sunlight or taking vitamin D or calcium supplements should consult a healthcare professional before taking this medication. Pregnant or potentially pregnant women, nursing mothers, premature babies, patients with peptic ulcers or chronic gastrointestinal conditions, patients with heart and circulatory diseases, renal impairment, or hypoproteinemia should also seek advice before taking this medication. If symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, irregular heartbeat, or central nervous system abnormalities occur during treatment, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Additionally, be cautious as menstruation changes or prolonged bleeding may occur, and the risk of thromboembolism may increase when taken with certain contraceptive pills. Long-term use of high doses may lead to tolerance, and overdose of pyridoxine or vitamin B12 may lead to neurological or hematological adverse reactions. High doses can promote peptic ulcers, cause glucose intolerance, liver damage, or hyperuricemia, so care should be taken. In case of massive overdose, symptoms like nausea, vomiting, edema, and congestive heart failure may occur. It is crucial to adhere to prescribed dosage and administration, and children should be administered under adult supervision. This medication can affect various urine tests and may change the urine color to yellow, so bear this in mind during testing. Also, it is recommended to avoid teas containing tannins such as green tea and black tea before and after taking this medication. For storage, keep it out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight, and store it tightly closed in a cool, dry place. Do not transfer the medication to a different container to prevent misuse and maintain quality.

Serious side effects

Heart failure (cardiac arrest)

Mild side effects

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, discomfort in the stomach, constipation, rash, redness, loose stools, hypotension, facial flushing, irregular heartbeat, skin rash, red spots, central nervous system dysfunction, dermatitis, odor during sweating or breathing, hair loss, irritability, gastrointestinal disturbances, digestive disorders, upper abdominal pain, pulmonary edema, changes in menstrual cycle, bleeding, increased risk of thrombosis, sensory neuropathy or neurological symptoms, hematological adverse reactions, hyperuricemia, liver damage, gastrointestinal symptoms,

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline agents, antacids, or Levodopa. Consult a doctor or pharmacist if taken with oral contraceptives containing estrogen, aldosterone antagonists, or triamterene.

Food interactions

Avoid taking this medication with or around the time of consuming tannin-containing teas such as green tea or black tea.

This medication can be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. The recommended storage temperature is between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Red oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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