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Benoboston is indicated in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and a few other conditions. Medicines can be prescribed or over-the-counter. However, before using it, it is necessary to know the information about the dosage, method of use, and the composition of the drug.
1. What is Benoboston?
Benoboston medicine contains important ingredients such as:
Betamethasone 0.25mg. Dexchlorpheniramine maleate 2mg. Excipients: Sodium starch glycolate, Lactose monohydrate, wheat starch, Gelatin 150 bloom, red number 3, Magnesium stearate. enough for 1 pill. It is effective in the symptomatic treatment of seasonal or year-round allergic rhinitis that is unresponsive to antihistamines alone or topical corticosteroids. Besides, Benoboston also helps to relieve symptoms of acute urticaria in a short time, in about 10 days.
Currently, Benoboston is prescribed by doctors for both adults and children. However, before using, the patient should be examined and prescribed by a specialist. Using the wrong medicine can cause many health hazards.
2. Usage and dosage of Benoboston
First of all, you need to note that, this is just a reference dose of the drug, how much to use will depend on your medical condition, health, age and doctor's appointment.
Benoboston medicine is taken by drinking directly with filtered water after eating or before going to bed.
Dosage is as follows:
Adults and children over 12 years old: Take 1 tablet/time x 3-4 times/day. Children from 6 to 12 years old: Take 1⁄2 tablets/time x 2 times/day (morning and evening). If a low dose is effective, it is possible to take 1 tablet every 2 days. Chronic urticaria is treated for no more than 10 days, with discontinuation without gradual dose reduction. Medicines need to be taken in the right dose and at the right time. Minimize the missed dose or overdose, because this exists a lot of danger to life.
Missed dose: Take the medicine as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking it as usual.
Overdose: In children, if overdosed, they will show signs such as: flushing, fever and gastrointestinal symptoms, dry mouth, dilated pupils. In adults, there will be drowsiness, coma, followed by agitation leading to convulsions, which can eventually lead to depression if not timely intervention.
These are all very dangerous health problems. Therefore, if the patient is aware of an overdose, they should actively contact their doctor for timely advice.
3. Unwanted effects when using Benoboston medicine
It is very rare for patients to have side effects when taking the drug, but not without. If a patient experiences the following problems while taking medication for a medical condition, it may be advisable to discontinue the medication and discuss further with the prescribing physician.
Sedative, sleepy. Postural hypotension. Mucosal dryness, constipation, eye accommodation disorder, mydriasis, palpitations, risk of urinary retention due to anticholinergic. Loss of memory or concentration, loss of balance, dizziness common in the elderly Confusion, hallucinations, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, tremor mainly in young children Thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia leukopenia, leukopenia, neutropenia. Possible giant urticaria, edema, rarely angioedema, anaphylaxis, erythema, eczema, pruritus, purpura. There are also a few other side effects not listed here. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully monitor health while taking the drug, when there are any abnormal signs, it is necessary to bring to a medical facility for examination.
4. Notes when using Benoboston
In order for the process of using Benoboston to achieve good results, patients should note a few issues as follows:
Benoboston is not recommended for pregnant and lactating women. Unless prescribed by a doctor. People with diabetes, osteoporosis, liver disease, infections need special attention when using the drug Before using Benoboston you should consult a doctor to understand your health condition, from which the drug process is effective. than. Consider a diet that limits salt and provides extra potassium for the best health of the patient. Be sure to tell your doctor about all prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking. Do not arbitrarily increase or decrease the dose, because this causes a lot of health effects. After taking the medicine, if the condition does not improve or there are other signs, the patient also needs to discuss with the doctor to have a direction to adjust the dose if necessary. The drug should be stored in a cool place, avoiding moisture, sunlight will affect the structure of the drug. Currently, Benoboston is sold at most drugstores and hospital pharmacies. You can easily buy medicine anywhere, but be sure to only take it as prescribed by a qualified doctor. Using the right medicine for the right purpose always brings the best treatment results for the patient.
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