Benclamet Forte Tablet

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Benclamet Forte Tablet during pregnancy?

There is limited safety information about the use of Benclamet Forte Tablet in pregnant women, thus please contact your doctor before using this medicine during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Benclamet Forte Tablet while breastfeeding?

Benclamet Forte Tablet is not recommended while breastfeeding as its components may pass in breast milk. Please consult your doctor before using this medicine during breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Benclamet Forte Tablet?

• Benclamet Forte Tablet is known to cause low blood sugar levels, which can impair your driving ability.
• Always keep sugar, juice or a bar of chocolate in your car with you while driving.
• In case you experience any of the symptoms of low blood glucose levels like dizziness, drowsiness, visual disturbances and sweating, stop driving immediately and have sugar/ juice.
• Do not consume sugar-free at such episodes.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Benclamet Forte Tablet?

It is unsafe to consume alcohol while on treatment with Benclamet Forte Tablet. Alcohol lowers blood sugar which can be dangerous and can also increase the risk of a serious condition called lactic acidosis.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You experience severe diarrhoea, vomiting, loss of body fluids.
• You have problems with your heart, liver or kidneys.
• You have uncontrolled diabetes.
• You suffer from dehydration.
• You have type 1 diabetes.
• You experience signs of low blood glucose like dizziness, weakness, rapid heartbeat, sweating, inability to concentrate.
• You experience muscle pain, stomach pain, vomiting, breathing difficulty, low body temperature. This could be a serious condition known as lactic acidosis.
• You consume alcohol regularly.
• You develop a fever or infection.
• You have problems with your adrenal or pituitary glands.
• You are scheduled to have surgery or an operation.
• You are on insulin or any other sulfonylurea medicine.
• You are a woman who does not have periods regularly or at all (premenopausal), as Benclamet Forte Tablet can increase the chances of your pregnancy.
• You are above the age of 60 years.
• You have a blood enzyme deficiency (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency).
• Stop taking this medicine for a short duration if you have severe vomiting or diarrhoea, fever, etc.
• Benclamet Forte Tablet is meant for use only in adults and should not be used in patients less than 18 years old.