Benorilate


Generic Medicine Info
Indications and Dosage
Oral
Analgesia
Adult: For mild to moderate pain: 2 g bid.

Oral
Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Soft tissue rheumatism
Adult: 2 g bid. Max dose: 6 g daily.
Elderly: 2 g bid. Max dose: 4 g daily.
Administration
Should be taken with food. Take w/ or immediately after meals.
Contraindications
Previous or active peptic ulceration; child <16 yr except in Kawasaki syndrome, due to risk of Reye's syndrome; lactation, haemophilia and other bleeding disorders. Gout. Hypersensitivity.
Special Precautions
Asthma, allergic reactions, uncontrolled hypertension, hepatic or renal impairment, dehydration, alcohol dependence, febrile or viral infections. Pregnancy, elderly.
Adverse Reactions
Heartburn, GI disturbances, drowsiness and hypersensitivity reactions. Occasionally dizziness, tinnitus, and deafness.
Overdosage
In cases of overdosage, monitor plasma concentrations of salicylate and paracetamol.
Drug Interactions
Absorption may be reduced by colestyramine and kaolin; increased by domperidone and metoclopramide. Enhanced effects of coumarin, heparin, phenytoin and valproate; reduced effects of spironolactone and sulfinpyrazone. Risk of side effects increased and hypotensive effect antagonized by ACE inhibitors and angiotensin-2 receptor antagonists; carbonic anhydrase inibitors, clopidogrel, corticosteroids, coumarin, phenindione, sibutramine and venlafaxine. Caution when using concurrently with cilostazol, mifepristone or other NSAIDs.
Action
Description:
Mechanism of Action: Benorilate is an aspirin-paracetamol ester with analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties. It is used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain and fever.
Pharmacokinetics:
Metabolism: Rapidly metabolised to salicylate and paracetamol after absorption.
MIMS Class
Analgesics (Non-Opioid) & Antipyretics
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