Tagon: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Tagon Benefits & Uses

Tagon is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)

Tagon 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: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Tagon Side Effects

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

Common

Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level)
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Unknown

Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Tremor
Eczema (Read More - Natural remedies for eczema)
Contact Dermatitis

Tagon Related Warnings

Is the use of Tagon safe for pregnant women?

Tagon can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Tagon right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Tagon safe during breastfeeding?

Tagon should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Tagon on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Tagon on kidneys.

Unknown
What is the effect of Tagon on the Liver?

So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Tagon on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Tagon will affect the liver or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Tagon on the Heart?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Tagon on the heart, information on safety of Tagon for the heart is unavailable.

Unknown

Tagon Contraindications

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

Diabetes Type 1
Infections
Trauma

Frequently asked Questions about Tagon

Is this Tagon habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Tagon has not been reported.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Tagon since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Tagon only as per medical advice.

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

No, Tagon cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Tagon Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tagon

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Tagon and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Tagon

Information about the interaction of Tagon and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Tagon

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Tagon?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Take 1 tablet once a day before or after the food as advised/prescribed by your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Tagon safe to use?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Tagon is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as dizziness, constipation, hypoglycemia, headache, diarrhea, fever. If you experience any discomfort after taking this do inform your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Tagon with voglibose?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take Tagon with voglibose. A fixed-dose combination is available in the market. you are recommended to consult with a doctor before taking this combination.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Tagon cause diarrhea?

Dr. MBBS , Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

Yes, Tagon may cause diarrhea. It has been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing the same after taking this drug, you are advised to consult about it with your doctor.