Treatment of Common cold

In Treatment of Common cold Benakof 2 mg/500 mg/5 mg Tablet is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of common cold such as blocked nose runny nose watery eyes sneezing and congestion or stuffiness. It helps to loosen thick mucus making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>Benakof 2 mg/500 mg/5 mg Tablet usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Benakof 2 mg/500 mg/5 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benakof 2 mg/500 mg/5 mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of common cold symptoms. It provides relief from symptoms such as headache sore throat runny nose muscular pain and fever.Benakof 2 mg/500 mg/5 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose and duration will depend on the severity of your condition. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it.Using this medicine may cause a few common side effects such as nausea vomiting sleepiness dizziness and headache. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects. In general you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms.Before using the medicine you should tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. To make sure it is safe you should let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. Also tell your doctor if you have any problems with the liver or kidneys. Avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may increase the chance of some side effects. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Benakof 2 mg/500 mg/5 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Benakof 2 mg/500 mg/5 mg Tablet. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Benakof 2 mg/500 mg/5 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Benakof 2 mg/500 mg/5 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Benakof 2 mg/500 mg/5 mg Tablet may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Benakof 2 mg/500 mg/5 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Benakof 2 mg/500 mg/5 mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.Use of Benakof 2 mg/500 mg/5 mg Tablet may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Benakof 2 mg/500 mg/5 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Benakof 2 mg/500 mg/5 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Benakof 2 mg/500 mg/5 mg Tablet take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Treatment of Common cold

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Q. What is Benakof 2 mg/500 mg/5 mg Tablet?::: Benakof 2 mg/500 mg/5 mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Chlorpheniramine Paracetamol / Acetaminophen and Phenylephrine. This combination helps to relieve symptoms of cold like runny nose watery eyes fever and headache. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic. It relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose watery eyes and sneezing. Paracetamol blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels and provides relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.| Q. Is it safe to use Benakof 2 mg/500 mg/5 mg Tablet?::: Yes Benakof 2 mg/500 mg/5 mg Tablet is safe in most patients. However in some patients it may cause common side effects like nausea vomiting allergic reaction sleepiness headache and other uncommon or rare side effects. Inform the doctor if you experience any persistent problem while taking this medicine.| Q. Can I stop taking Benakof 2 mg/500 mg/5 mg Tablet when I am relieved of my symptoms?::: Benakof 2 mg/500 mg/5 mg Tablet is usually used for short term and can be discontinued when your symptoms are relieved. However continue taking this medicine if your doctor has advised you to do so.| Q. Can the use of Benakof 2 mg/500 mg/5 mg Tablet cause dizziness?::: Yes the use of Benakof 2 mg/500 mg/5 mg Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint weak unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better.| Q. Can the use of Benakof 2 mg/500 mg/5 mg Tablet cause damage to liver?::: Benakof 2 mg/500 mg/5 mg Tablet is usually safe when taken according to the recommended dose. However an overdose of Benakof 2 mg/500 mg/5 mg Tablet can damage your liver. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it may increase your risk of liver damage.| Q. What is the recommended storage condition for the Benakof 2 mg/500 mg/5 mg Tablet?::: Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets children and other people.