Tuftil 500 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Tuftil Benefits & Uses

Tuftil is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Tuftil 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(Male)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Tuftil Related Warnings

Is the use of Tuftil safe for pregnant women?

Tuftil is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Tuftil safe during breastfeeding?

Tuftil is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Tuftil on the Kidneys?

Tuftil rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Tuftil on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Tuftil on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Tuftil on the Heart?

Using Tuftil does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Tuftil with Other Drugs

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

Tuftil Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Tuftil

Is this Tuftil habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Tuftil has not been reported.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Tuftil can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Tuftil is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, the use of Tuftil in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Tuftil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tuftil

Taking Tuftil with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Tuftil

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Tuftil and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Tuftil

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Tuftil cover enterococcus?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Tuftil does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Tuftil. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Tuftil cover anaerobes?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Tuftil covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Tuftil.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Tuftil affect birth control?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Tuftil might affect hormonal birth control because it can cause decreases in estrogen reabsorption and reduction in the efficacy of combined oral contraceptives (estrogen and progesterone).

Question about 4 years ago

Can Tuftil treat UTI?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Tuftil can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.

Question about 4 years ago

Does Tuftil help in sinus infection?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Tuftil can treat sinusitis (sinus infection) which is inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages due to infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae. It works in sinusitis by killing the bacteria which is responsible for inflammation.