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Benfoceum Capsule is a combination medicine primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies, low calcium levels (hypocalcaemia), osteoporosis, and osteomalacia (Rickets). This medicine works by increasing the calcium and vitamin D levels in the body, thus providing essential nutrients necessary for bone formation and maintenance. Common side effects include diarrhoea, bloating, nausea, and vomiting.
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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta ,
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
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Side effects of Benfoceum Capsule
  • Skin rash caused by allergies is due to irritants or allergens. Therefore, avoid contact with such irritants.
  • Consult your doctor for proper medication and apply an anti-itch medication. Follow the schedule and use the medication whenever needed.
  • Protect your skin from extreme heat and try to apply wet compresses.
  • Soak in the cool bath, which gives a soothing impact to the affected area.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interaction: Benfoceum Capsule may interact with anti-cancer drugs (altretamine, cisplatin), antibiotic (chloramphenicol, azithromycin), fits medicines (phenytoin, phenobarbital), Parkinson's medication (levodopa), drugs used to treat tumours (fluorouracil), pain killers (aspirin, ibuprofen), and antidiabetics (glimepiride, rosiglitazone).

Drug-Food Interaction: It is advised to limit or avoid alcohol while using Benfoceum Capsule .

Drug-Disease Interaction: Use Benfoceum Capsule with medical advice if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), liver, kidney, or heart diseases, and allergic reactions to medicines.

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How does the drug interact with Benfoceum Capsule:
Co-administration of Benfoceum Capsule with Capecitabine may increase the risk of serious side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Benfoceum Capsule with Capecitabine, you can use these medicines together if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience paleness of skin, diarrhea, blood in the stools, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Benfoceum Capsule:
Co-administration of Benfoceum Capsule with Fluorouracil may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Benfoceum Capsule with Fluorouracil, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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