Bephenium Hydroxynaphthoate

Bephenium Hydroxynaphthoate is anthelmintic agent. Bephenium Hydroxynaphthoate is effective against intestinal nematodes, especially hookworms.


Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: 2.5 g
Single Dose: 2.5 (2.5)
Frequency: 24 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions: Once, As Required
Neonatal
Dose: 156.25 mg/kg
Single Dose: 160 (156.25)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: Oral
Instructions: Single dose
Paedriatic
Dose: 2.5 to 0 g
Single Dose: 1.2 (1.25)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: Oral
Instructions: (1.25 g if
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin. It belongs to Anthelmintics pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Bephenium Hydroxynaphthoate is 443.50.
Contraindications
Bephenium Hydroxynaphthoate is contraindicated in conditions like Vomiting,Pregnancy.
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, VertigoX.
Indications
Bephenium Hydroxynaphthoate is primarily indicated in conditions like Helminth infection.
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.
Interfrence
Risks
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.
Storage
Tabs Store in a well closed container, at room temperature, .
Warnings
Avoid use on intact skin causing fatal poisoning. It should not be used in diarrhea, headache, may cause visual disturbances and abdominal pain.
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