Tegaserod Benefits & Uses

Tegaserod is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Other Benefits

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Tegaserod Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 6 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: Banned

Tegaserod Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tegaserod is used -

Severe

पेट दर्द

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
पेट की गैस
Dizziness

Common

Headache
Diarrhoea

Tegaserod Related Warnings

Is the use of Tegaserod safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Tegaserod in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Tegaserod safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Tegaserod on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Tegaserod will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Tegaserod on the Kidneys?

Tegaserod may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Tegaserod on the Liver?

Tegaserod is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Tegaserod on the Heart?

Tegaserod is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Tegaserod with Other Drugs

Tegaserod should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Mild

Digoxin

Tegaserod Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tegaserod unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Tegaserod

Is this Tegaserod habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Tegaserod.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Tegaserod will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Tegaserod should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Tegaserod cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Tegaserod Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tegaserod

There is no information on the effects of taking Tegaserod with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Tegaserod

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Tegaserod.

Unknown