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Tritofen is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Asthma. Other than this, Tritofen has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Tritofen depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Tritofen include Agitation, Irritability, Insomnia. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Tritofen can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Tritofen are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Tritofen's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Tritofen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Tritofen is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Diabetes, Epilepsy are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Tritofen have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Tritofen may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Tritofen is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Tritofen 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Tritofen safe for pregnant women?
Tritofen shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Tritofen safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Tritofen may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Tritofen should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Tritofen on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Tritofen. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Tritofen on the Liver?
Tritofen may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Tritofen on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Tritofen. 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.
Tritofen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tritofen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tritofen habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Tritofen is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Tritofen does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Tritofen only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Tritofen for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tritofen
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Tritofen, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tritofen
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Tritofen with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 229
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