Thioact D Information

Thioact D, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule, Tablet. Thioact D also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Thioact D. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Thioact D also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Loss of appetite. These side effects of Thioact D are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Thioact D's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Thioact D's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Thioact D related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Thioact D have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Thioact D may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Thioact D, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Thioact D Benefits & Uses
Thioact D Dosage & How to Take
Thioact D Side Effects
Thioact D Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Thioact D with Other Drugs
Thioact D Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Thioact D
Thioact D Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Thioact D Benefits & Uses

Thioact D is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Headache
Muscle Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Body Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Body Pain)

Thioact D 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

Thioact D Related Warnings

Is the use of Thioact D safe for pregnant women?

Thioact D can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Thioact D safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Thioact D may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Thioact D should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Thioact D on the Kidneys?

Thioact D may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Thioact D on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Thioact D. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Thioact D only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Thioact D on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Thioact D. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Thioact D with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Ketorolac

Ramipril

Adefovir

Thioact D Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Heart Attack
Asthma

Frequently asked Questions about Thioact D

Is this Thioact D habit forming or addictive?

Thioact D is not addictive in nature.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Thioact D. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Thioact D only as per medical advice.

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

No, Thioact D cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Thioact D Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Thioact D

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Thioact D, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Thioact D

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

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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