Drug name: Benalgin

Active Ingredients:

• coffeine and thiamine hydrochloride,
• Metamizole sodium

Therapeutic effect of Benalgin: Benalgin is a powerful antipyretic and analgesic, and it also possesses anti-inflammatory properties. The caffeine used in this drug invigorates the user and reduces fatigue. Thiamine Hydrochloride used in Benalgin is a water soluble component. The third ingredient is Vitamin B which is used for the proper functioning of the Central and Peripheral Nervous System.

Indications: Benalgin is a pain killer used for treating conditions like Lumbago, Iaschias , Radiculitis, Polyneurithis, Myositis, and Myalgia.

Precautions and Restrictions: If you have any type of blood or cardio vascular disorders then consult a doctor before taking Benalgin. Use of Benalgin is inadvisable if you have the following conditions:

• Alcohol dependence
• Low blood cell count
• Bleeding in the stomach or intestine
• Ulcers in the intestine or stomach
• Chronic kidney diseases
• Any liver disease
• If you're pregnant
• If the user of this drug is under 12 years of age
• If you're a breast feeding mother

Side effects: There are certain side effects of Benalgin medicine that may affect some people. But it is not certain that these side effects will take place in all people. Some of the side effects of Benalgin are:

• Conditions that affect the cardiovascular system like chest pain, high pulse rate, etc
• Different types of allergic reactions like itching, rashes, etc
• Conditions affecting the blood like Trombocytopenia, Leukopenia, Neutropenia, etc
• Conditions that affect the Central Nervous System like insomnia, depression, dizziness, nervousness, headache, etc
• Conditions that affect the digestive system like vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, dyspepsia, loss of appetite, etc

In case, you need to know the entire list of adverse effects of Benalgin take the advice of a medical expert or read the information given on the Benalgin drug.

Interactions: In case a person is already taking any other type of drug or medicine either allopathic or homeopathic, he or she should inform his or her doctor, before taking Benalgin. Benalgin can react with the drug that you might be taking already. In case, you are going to start any new medicine along with Benalgin, take the advice of physician to prevent any problem in future. Below provided are some of the medicines or chemical substance that may react with this drug:

• Drugs that are used to treat Cancer (Cytostatic drugs)
• Steroids like Corticosteroids
• Anticoagulants
• Antibacterial drugs
• Antipsychotic drugs
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Additional Information: One is advised not to give Benalgin to any person without proper medical prescription. Do not take this medicine in any other type of health related complication. Keep the medicine and syringes away from children, to avoid any problem.