Benfogamma 150, 150 mg 60 pcs

Vitamin preparation. Benfotiamine is a fat-soluble derivative of thiamine (vitamin B1).

Indications

Polyneuropathy, Alcoholism, Malnutrition

Vitamin B1 deficiency confirmed by clinical and biochemical studies, developing against:

– inadequate and deficient nutrition (beri-beri disease);

– parenteral nutrition over a long period of time;

– hemodialysis;

– chronic alcoholism (alcoholic cardiomyopathy, Wernicke’s encephalopathy, Korsakoff syndrome);

– increased need for vitamin B1.

Polyneuropathies caused by vitamin B1 deficiency. Typical signs of such deficiency are neurological disorders in the form of neuropathies with sensory disturbances (pain, tingling sensation, loss of sensation in the upper and lower extremities).

How to take, the dosage

To treat vitamin B1 deficiency, 1 tablet is prescribed. 1 tablet/day.

For treatment of polyneuropathies caused by vitamin B1 deficiency the initial dose is 1 tablet. Twice a day for 3 weeks and then 1 tablet daily.

The duration of treatment depends on its effectiveness and is determined by the doctor.

The tablet is taken without chewing; drink a small amount of water.

Interaction

Thiamine weakens the effect of depolarizing myorelaxants (suxamethonium iodide and others), is inhibited by fluorouracil.

Ethanol slows the rate of absorption of thiamine after oral administration.

Special Instructions

No adverse reactions other than the above have been noted in the elderly.

It is not recommended to take a double dose of the drug if the previous dose was missed.

In Wernicke’s encephalopathy, administration of dextrose should be preceded by administration of thiamine.

Impact on driving and operating ability

There are no data on the effect of the drug used in therapeutic doses on driving and operating ability.

Contraindications

– sugar/isomaltase deficiency, fructose intolerance glucose-galactose malabsorption;

– pregnancy;

– childhood age;

– increased individual sensitivity to the components of the drug.

Overdose

Overdose of Benfogamma 150 has not been observed so far.