Tocan: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Tocan Benefits & Uses

Tocan is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Tocan Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pimples (Acne) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Gel Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Tocan Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tocan is used -

Moderate

Erythema
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Vaginal Irritation
Vaginal inflammation
Headache
Back Pain (Read More - From Heat Therapy to Herbal Teas: Home Remedies for Back Pain)
Infection
पेट की गैस
पेट दर्द
Vertigo
Fatigue

Tocan Related Warnings

Is the use of Tocan safe for pregnant women?

Tocan has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Tocan without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Tocan safe during breastfeeding?

Tocan may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Tocan, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Tocan.

Moderate
What is the effect of Tocan on the Kidneys?

Tocan may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Tocan on the Liver?

Side effects of Tocan rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Tocan on the Heart?

You can take Tocan without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Tocan with Other Drugs

Tocan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Codeine

Amiodarone

Paracetamol,Codeine

Erythromycin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Tocan Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tocan unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Liver Disease
Asthma
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Tocan

Is this Tocan habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Tocan has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Tocan does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Tocan only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Tocan is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Tocan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tocan

It is safe to take Tocan with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Tocan

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Tocan with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Tocan

Question about 6 years ago

What is Tocan?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Tocan is a brand name of clindamycin and it comes in form of the capsule, injection, and topical gel. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamides. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections such as pneumonia, strep throat, and pelvic inflammatory disease. The topical gel of Tocan is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris (pimples).

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Tocan with ibuprofen?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, oral Tocan can be taken with ibuprofen. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with ibuprofen then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Tocan cause dry skin?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, a topical preparation of Tocan may cause dry skin in few cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing excessive dryness of skin after applying this drug then you are advised to use moisturizer and other preventive cure to relieve dryness of skin.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Tocan a steroid?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

No, Tocan is not a steroid. It contains clindamycin which is a broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamides. It is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Tocan work?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Tocan is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It works by preventing the protein synthesis in bacteria which are essential for it. The absence of these vital proteins results in stunned bacterial cell growth due to which bacteria become vulnerable and dies. Tocan is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Prevotella melaninogenica, and lostridium perfringens.