Bephenium Hydroxynaphthoate
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Overview
Bephenium Hydroxynaphthoate is anthelmintic agent. Bephenium Hydroxynaphthoate is effective against intestinal nematodes, especially hookworms.
Indications
Bephenium Hydroxynaphthoate is primarily indicated in conditions like Ascariasis, Hook worm
Contraindications
Bephenium Hydroxynaphthoate is contraindicated in conditions like Vomiting,Pregnancy.
Side Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Bephenium Hydroxynaphthoate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Vertigo.
Warnings
Avoid use on intact skin causing fatal poisoning. It should not be used in diarrhea, headache, may cause visual disturbances and abdominal pain.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
2.5 g (2.5 (2.5)) 24 hourly PO — Once, As Required
Child Dosage
2.5 to 0 g (1.2 (1.25)) As recommended. Oral — (1.25 g if
Neonatal Dosage
156.25 mg/kg (160 (156.25)) As recommended. Oral — Single dose
Drug Interactions
Bephenium Hydroxynaphthoate is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementPiperazine These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Storage
Tabs Store in a well closed container, at room temperature, .
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.