BENOVAT 45mg Tablet 10?s Allschoolabs -

Specification

INTRODUCTION
BENOVAT 45MG TABLET contains Idebenone which belongs to the group of medicines called Antioxidants. BENOVAT 45MG TABLET is used in the treatment of Friedreich?s ataxia (a rare inherited disease that cause progressive nervous system damage and movement problems) and vision impairment in Leber?s hereditary optic neuropathy, which is a genetic disorder that cause vision loss in affected individuals.
BENOVAT 45MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients allergic to Idebenone.
Before taking BENOVAT 45MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are suffering from liver, and/or kidney disease.
BENOVAT 45MG TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women only if it is clearly necessary since there is no sufficient information on its use in both special groups.
BENOVAT 45MG TABLET should be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged 9 to 17 years) and is advised to be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years/above) after consulting the doctor.?
The most common side effects of taking BENOVAT 45MG TABLET are nasopharyngitis (common cold), cough, diarrhea, and/or back pain. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens.
USES OF BENOVAT 45MG TABLET

Treats Friedreich?s ataxia

Treats vision impairment in patients with Leber?s hereditary optic neuropathy

HOW BENOVAT 45MG TABLET WORKS
BENOVAT 45MG TABLET works by preventing the oxidation of cells from free radicals (molecules involved in illness/aging process that cause damage to the cell) which leads to reduced neural damage in spinal cord and peripheral nerves thus improving neural effects in patients affected by Friedreich?s ataxia. The medicine also helps in restoring energy and reactivating inactive retinal ganglion cells (nerve cells that act as a crucial communication channel between retina and brain) which results in vision recovery and prevents further vision loss due to Leber?s hereditary optic neuropathy in affected individuals.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take BENOVAT 45MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF BENOVAT 45MG TABLET

COMMON

Nasopharyngitis (cold)

Cough

Diarrhea

Back pain

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Diarrhea:
Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. Try to avoid taking any medicine on your own to treat diarrhea. Consult and inform your doctor if the symptom worsens.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY
BENOVAT 45MG TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women only if it is clearly necessary since there is no sufficient information on its use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
BREASTFEEDING
BENOVAT 45MG TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding women only if it is clearly necessary since there is no sufficient information on its use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
BENOVAT 45MG TABLET is unlikely to affect your ability to drive/operate machines. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
ALCOHOL
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking BENOVAT 45MG TABLET since it is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol with the medicine.
KIDNEY
BENOVAT 45MG TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with kidney problems. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
LIVER
BENOVAT 45MG TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
ALLERGY
Do not take BENOVAT 45MG TABLET if you are allergic to Idebenone, and/or any other ingredients of this medicine.
OTHERS
Use in Pediatrics:
BENOVAT 45MG TABLET should be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged 9 to 17 years). Consult your doctor before administering the medicine to the child.
Use in Geriatrics:
BENOVAT 45MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years/above). Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use including prescription, non-prescription and herbal medicines.
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of BENOVAT 45MG TABLET, consult your physician immediately or visit the nearby hospital to manage overdose symptoms.
SYNOPSIS

Drug :?? Idebenone

Pharmacological Category :?? Antioxidants

Therapeutic Indication :?? Friedreich?s ataxia, Vision impairment in patients with Leber?s hereditary optic neuropathy

Dosage Forms :?? Tablet

MORE INFORMATION

Keep BENOVAT 45MG TABLET out of reach of children

Store BENOVAT 45MG TABLET at room temperature

FAQs ABOUT BENOVAT 45MG TABLET
What is BENOVAT 45MG TABLET used for?
BENOVAT 45MG TABLET is used in the treatment of Friedreich?s ataxia (a rare inherited disease that cause progressive nervous system damage and movement problems) and vision impairment in Leber?s hereditary optic neuropathy, which is a genetic disorder that cause vision loss in affected individuals.
What are the side effects of taking BENOVAT 45MG TABLET?
The most common side effects of taking BENOVAT 45MG TABLET are nasopharyngitis (common cold), cough, diarrhea, and/or back pain. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens.
How BENOVAT 45MG TABLET works?
BENOVAT 45MG TABLET works by preventing the oxidation of cells from free radicals (molecules involved in illness/aging process that cause damage to the cell) which leads to reduced neural damage in spinal cord and peripheral nerves in Friedreich?s ataxia improving neural effects in affected individuals. The medicine also helps in restoring energy and reactivating inactive retinal ganglion cells (nerve cells that act as a crucial communication channel between retina and brain) which results in vision recovery and prevents further vision loss in affected individuals due to Leber?s hereditary optic neuropathy.
How BENOVAT 45MG TABLET should be taken?
Take BENOVAT 45MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
What happens if BENOVAT 45MG TABLET is taken more than its required dosage?
If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of BENOVAT 45MG TABLET, consult your physician immediately or visit the nearby hospital to manage overdose symptoms.
REFERENCES
1. Katie Kompoliti. Idebenone and Friedreich?s ataxia. Encyclopedia of Movement Disorders: Volume 1. First edition. 2010. Page ? 63.
2. Katherine A Lyseng-Williamson. Idebenone: A Review in Leber?s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy. NIH National Library of Medicine. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubMed.gov. May 2016. [Accessed on 2nd July 2022] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27071925/
3. Bart E Drinkard, Randall E Keyser, Scott M Paul, Ross Arena, Jonathan F Plehn, Jack A Yanovski, Nicholas A Di Prospero. Exercise capacity and idebenone intervention in children and adolescents with Friedreich ataxia. NIH National Library of Medicine. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PMC PubMed Central. December 2006. [Accessed on 2nd July 2022] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1697743/
4. Taj Pharma India. Setaxone tablet. [Accessed on 2nd July 2022] https://tajpharma.in/portfolio-item/idebenone-tablets-ip-45mg-setaxone-taj-pharma/
USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

Nerve conduction velocity test

Genetic test

PRODUCT DETAILS

Net Qty

1 N

Item Weight

17.5 g

Ingredient

IDEBENONE 45 MG

Hsn Code

30049039

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