Tegod Information

Tegod is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Irritable Bowel Syndrome are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Tegod have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Tegod depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Tegod also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Tegod have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Tegod 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.

Tegod's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Tegod related warnings talks about Tegod's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Tegod can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Tegod in conditions like Drug Allergy. The section on Tegod contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Tegod may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Tegod, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Tegod Benefits & Uses
Tegod Dosage & How to Take
Tegod Side Effects
Tegod Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Tegod with Other Drugs
Tegod Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Tegod
Tegod Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Tegod Benefits & Uses

Tegod is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Other Benefits

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Tegod 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: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 6 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: Banned

Tegod Related Warnings

Is the use of Tegod safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Tegod during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Tegod safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Tegod for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Tegod on the Kidneys?

Tegod rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Tegod on the Liver?

Side effects of Tegod rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Tegod on the Heart?

Tegod is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Tegod with Other Drugs

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

Mild

Digoxin

Tegod Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Tegod

Is this Tegod habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Tegod.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Tegod since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Tegod only as per medical advice.

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

Tegod is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Tegod Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tegod

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Tegod and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Tegod

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

Unknown