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Tocef O Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Bronchitis, Urinary Tract Infection. The alternative uses of Tocef O Tablet have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Tocef O Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Tocef O Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Tocef O Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Tocef O Tablet's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Tocef O Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Tocef O Tablet related warnings section.
Tocef O Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Tocef O Tablet in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Tocef O Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Tocef O Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Tocef O Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Tocef O Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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.
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Is the use of Tocef O Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Tocef O may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Tocef O, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Tocef O Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Tocef O can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Tocef O Tablet on the Kidneys?
Tocef O rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tocef O Tablet on the Liver?
Tocef O may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Tocef O Tablet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Tocef O on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tocef O Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tocef O Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Tocef O Tablet has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Tocef O Tablet
When consumed with certain foods, Tocef O Tablet may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tocef O Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Tocef O Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
Rarely Tocef O can cause neurotoxicity. It is a reversible side effect of this drug, the symptoms caused due to drug-induced neurotoxicity often disappear after this drug is stopped. However, if you experience convulsions, agitation, weakness and severe nausea do not hesitate to inform your doctor without any further delay.
Yes, Tocef O can cause liver toxicity if taken in higher doses for a long time. You are advised to get regular liver function tests done to keep a check on proper liver functioning while taking this drug.
Tocef O and doxycycline can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Tocef O can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Tocef O is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
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