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Tocef O Tablet DT is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Bronchitis, Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Tocef O Tablet DT have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Tocef O Tablet DT. 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 Tocef O Tablet DT have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Tocef O Tablet DT go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Tocef O Tablet DT has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Tocef O Tablet DT has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Tocef O Tablet DT related warnings section.
Tocef O Tablet DT is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Tocef O Tablet DT contraindications section.
Besides this, Tocef O Tablet DT may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Tocef O Tablet DT is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Tocef O Tablet DT 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.
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Is the use of Tocef O Tablet DT safe for pregnant women?
Tocef O may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Tocef O, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Tocef O Tablet DT safe during breastfeeding?
Tocef O can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Tocef O Tablet DT on the Kidneys?
Tocef O rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tocef O Tablet DT on the Liver?
Tocef O may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Tocef O Tablet DT on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Tocef O on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tocef O Tablet DT unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tocef O Tablet DT habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Tocef O Tablet DT has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Tocef O Tablet DT
When consumed with certain foods, Tocef O Tablet DT may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tocef O Tablet DT
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Tocef O Tablet DT as it can have severe side effects.
Rarely Tocef O can cause neurotoxicity. It is a reversible side effect of this drug, the symptoms caused due to drug-induced neurotoxicity often disappear after this drug is stopped. However, if you experience convulsions, agitation, weakness and severe nausea do not hesitate to inform your doctor without any further delay.
Yes, Tocef O can cause liver toxicity if taken in higher doses for a long time. You are advised to get regular liver function tests done to keep a check on proper liver functioning while taking this drug.
Tocef O and doxycycline can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Tocef O can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Tocef O is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
This medicine data has been created by -
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