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Twinkle is a prescription medicine that is available as a Liquid, Cream. The alternative uses of Twinkle have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Twinkle depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Twinkle also has some side effects, the most common being Erythema, Skin irritation, Skin Burning. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Twinkle can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Twinkle go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Twinkle has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Twinkle's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Twinkle related warnings section.
Twinkle is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Allergy, Eczema as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Twinkle have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Twinkle have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Twinkle is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Twinkle is used to treat the following -
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
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Is the use of Twinkle safe for pregnant women?
Twinkle has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Twinkle without medical advice.
Is the use of Twinkle safe during breastfeeding?
Twinkle should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Twinkle on the Kidneys?
Using Twinkle does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Twinkle on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Twinkle on the liver.
What is the effect of Twinkle on the Heart?
Twinkle is completely safe for the heart.
Twinkle should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Twinkle unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Twinkle habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Twinkle is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Twinkle since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Twinkle should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Twinkle is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Twinkle
It is safe to take Twinkle with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Twinkle
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Twinkle with alcohol will be.
Apply Twinkle as advised by your doctor. However, you should not use it for more than 3 months because it can lead to unpleasant side effects. Do not use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Twinkle can be used for dark circle. It is a safe and effective medicine for treating dark circle. As we know that this is a prescription drug so use it as per healthcare practitioner guidance.
No, Twinkle is a prescription drug so do not apply it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
No, Twinkle does not cause acne. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. In fact, Twinkle helps in treating acne scar. However, if you are experiencing acne after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason. You are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Twinkle can be used with retinol. No clinical meaningful interaction has been observed between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist between these two medicines. Please consult your doctor before using these two medicines together.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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