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Tuff 200 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.
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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Is the use of Tuff 200 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Tuff. If you are pregnant, do not take Tuff without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Tuff 200 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Tuff for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Tuff 200 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Tuff on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Tuff 200 Tablet on the Liver?
Tuff can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
What is the effect of Tuff 200 Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Tuff rarely affect the heart.
Tuff 200 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tuff 200 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tuff 200 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Tuff 200 Tablet. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Tuff 200 Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, the use of Tuff 200 Tablet is considered safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Tuff 200 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tuff 200 Tablet
It is safe to take Tuff 200 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tuff 200 Tablet
Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Tuff 200 Tablet at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.
Tuff should be taken with a meal, especially with a fatty meal which helps in absorption of a drug. Preferably taken at night which helps, your worm will come out with feces. However, take it exactly as your doctor recommended you to take it.
Tuff is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called anthelmintic. It is used to treat neurocysticercosis and cystic hydatid disease.
Yes, Tuff can be taken with an antibiotic. No harmful interaction have been reported. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. It is best to consult your doctor before taking this medicine with an antibiotic.
No, Tuff is not an antibiotic, it is an anthelmintic used to treat infection caused by parasite-like roundworm, hookworm, pinworm, and threadworm.
Yes, Tuff is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as drowsiness, dizziness, diarrhea, constipation, and hepatotoxicity.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Albenza® (albendazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 850-851