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Tegrital Suspension is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Suspension. Epilepsy, Trigeminal Neuralgia are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Tegrital Suspension have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Tegrital Suspension. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Tegrital Suspension as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Tegrital Suspension go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Tegrital Suspension has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Tegrital Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Tegrital Suspension related warnings section.
Tegrital Suspension is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Depression, Liver Disease, Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Tegrital Suspension have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Tegrital Suspension may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Tegrital Suspension is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Tegrital Suspension 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
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Is the use of Tegrital Suspension safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Tegrital. If you are pregnant, do not take Tegrital without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Tegrital Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Tegrital has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Tegrital Suspension on the Kidneys?
Tegrital has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tegrital Suspension on the Liver?
Side effects of Tegrital rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Tegrital Suspension on the Heart?
Tegrital may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tegrital Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tegrital Suspension habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Tegrital Suspension can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Tegrital Suspension, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Tegrital Suspension can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Tegrital Suspension only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Tegrital Suspension can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tegrital Suspension
Tegrital Suspension may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tegrital Suspension
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Tegrital Suspension as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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