Benfotiamine

Benfotiamine is used for the treatment of thiamine deficiency including beriberi, Wernicke's encephalopathy syndrome, and peripheral neuritis associated with pellagra, alcoholic patients with altered sensorium; various genetic metabolic disorders.

The active constituent of this medicine is derived from thiamine, thus it is used as a dietary supplement. It helps to raise tissue and blood levels of thiamine, which then helps to protect the body from any med conditions arising from low levels of thiamine such as heart and nerve disorders. It also helps against diabetic neuropathy.

The drug is easily absorbed through cell membranes, thus making it easier for it to be transported to the cells that most require it. It has been observed that this medicine may trigger an upset stomach and a decrease in blood pressure. Talk to your doctor to see what dosage of this medication is right for your current medical condition.

Patinet must take the dose exactly as directed; do not discontinue without consulting prescriber (deficiency state can occur in as little as 3 weeks). Follow dietary instructions (dietary sources include legumes, pork, beef, whole grains, yeast, fresh vegetables).

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Nutritional Deficiencies

• Peripheral Neuropathy

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Allergy

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Burning Sensation

• Headache

• Skin Rash

• Stomach Discomfort

• Angioedema

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Use of this medication with alcohol may cause symptoms of side effects, thus caution is advised.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication should be avoided by pregnant women.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women should not use this medication. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution to be advised in patients with an impaired renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Benfotiamine as ingredient

• Benforce M Tablet

  Shield Health Care Pvt Ltd

• Metben Tablet

  Icon Life Sciences

• Cystop 500 mg/75 mg Tablet

  MMC Healthcare Ltd

• Dyrich Plus Capsule

  Dycine Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Pegawin Tablet

  Medo Pharma

• Pgl M 150 Capsule

  Mission Research Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Meganeuron PG Capsule

  Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• BENALGIS 100MG TABLET

  Franco-Indian Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Dyrich P Capsule

  Dycine Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Gabamax Gold Capsule

  Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

The active constituent of this medication behaves as a lipid-based synthetic analogue of Thymine or Vitamin B1 with greater bioavailability than other Thiamine salts. It is dephosphorylated by Ecto-alkaline phosphatases to S-benzoyl thiamine in the intestinal mucosa, which is then hydrolyzed to thiamine by liver thioesterases.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Lab Test

  False-positive for uric acid using the phosphotungstate method and for urobilinogen using the Ehrlich's reagent; large doses may interfere with the spectrophotometric determination of serum theophylline concentration.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Neuromuscular blocking agents; high carbohydrate diets or I.V. dextrose solutions increase thiamine requirement

• Interaction with Food

  High carbohydrate diets may increase thiamine requirement.

• Ques : What is Benfotiamine?

  Ans : Benfotiamine is a medication which has benfotiamine as active ingredients present in it. This medicine performs its action by increasing the production of Vitamin B1 in the body.

• Ques : What are the uses of Benfotiamine?

  Ans : It is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like Wernicke Encephalopathy, beri-beri and Dietary deficiency.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Benfotiamine?

  Ans : Weight gain, skin rashes, itching, irritation and swollen facial features are possible side effects.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Benfotiamine?

  Ans : It should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Benfotiamine-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/benfotiamine

• Benfotiamine-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11748