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Topcin Tz Information

Topcin Tz is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Other than this, Topcin Tz has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Topcin Tz. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Topcin Tz have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Topcin Tz normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Topcin Tz is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Topcin Tz's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Topcin Tz is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Topcin Tz contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Topcin Tz have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

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

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

Topcin Tz Benefits & Uses

Topcin Tz is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Giardiasis
Amebiasis
Dysentery

Topcin Tz 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (200 mg) Tinidazole (600 mg)/Tablet
Adult	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (200 mg) Tinidazole (600 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (200 mg) Tinidazole (600 mg)/Tablet

Topcin Tz Related Warnings

Is the use of Topcin Tz safe for pregnant women?

Topcin Tz may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Topcin Tz again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Topcin Tz safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Topcin Tz. Immediately discontinue Topcin Tz if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Topcin Tz on the Kidneys?

Topcin Tz rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Topcin Tz on the Liver?

Topcin Tz may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Topcin Tz on the Heart?

Topcin Tz is completely safe for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Topcin Tz with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Tizanidine

Selegiline

Rasagiline

Severe

Moderate

Indomethacin

Ketoprofen

Ketorolac

Mild

Probenecid

Phenobarbital

Topcin Tz Contraindications

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

Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Failure
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Thyroid problems
Myasthenia Gravis
Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Sexually transmitted diseases
Alcoholism

Frequently asked Questions about Topcin Tz

Is this Topcin Tz habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Topcin Tz is addictive.

Topcin Tz Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Topcin Tz

Taking Topcin Tz with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Topcin Tz

Taking alcohol with Topcin Tz can be dangerous.

Frequently asked Questions about Topcin Tz

Question almost 6 years ago

How to use Topcin Tz?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Topcin Tz should be taken with a meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted effects of this medicine. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products, it may reduce the absorption of a drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Topcin Tz with doxycyclin?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Topcin Tz can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Topcin Tz on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuing Topcin Tz on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Topcin Tz?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Take Topcin Tz as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Topcin Tz contain penicillin?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

No, Topcin Tz does not contain penicillin. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolone. It used to treat several types of bacterial infection such as such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.