Tigatel 12 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Tigatel 12 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Tigatel 12 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Epilepsy

Other Benefits

Epilepsy
Epilepsy

Tigatel 12 Tablet 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: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: After 1 week dose may increase up to 8 mg/day
Geriatric	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: After 1 week dose may increase up to 8 mg/day
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: After 1 week dose may increase up to 8 mg/day

Tigatel 12 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Tigatel 12 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Tigatel 12 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Tigatel in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Tigatel is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Tigatel 12 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Tigatel is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Tigatel 12 Tablet on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Tigatel on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Tigatel 12 Tablet on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Tigatel for the heart.

Safe

Tigatel 12 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tigatel 12 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Suicidal Tendency
Depression
Liver Disease
Bipolar Disorder

Frequently asked Questions about Tigatel 12 Tablet

Is this Tigatel 12 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Tigatel 12 Tablet does not cause addiction.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Tigatel 12 Tablet as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Tigatel 12 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

Yes, taking Tigatel 12 Tablet can treat mental disorders.

Yes

Tigatel 12 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tigatel 12 Tablet

You can take Tigatel 12 Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Tigatel 12 Tablet

Consuming Tigatel 12 Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Gabitril® (tiagabine HCl)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 421

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1202-1204

Tigatel 12 Tablet