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Teluzine is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Teluzine have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Teluzine is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
The most common side effects of Teluzine are Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Usually, these side effects of Teluzine 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Teluzine is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Teluzine related warnings talks about Teluzine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Teluzine is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions.
Drug reaction of Teluzine with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Teluzine, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Teluzine 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Teluzine safe for pregnant women?
Teluzine can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Teluzine safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Teluzine. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Teluzine on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Teluzine on kidney, information on safety of Teluzine for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Teluzine on the Liver?
Side effects of Teluzine on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Teluzine on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Teluzine on the heart, information on safety of Teluzine for the heart is unavailable.
Teluzine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Teluzine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Teluzine habit forming or addictive?
Teluzine does not cause addiction.
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 Teluzine can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Teluzine only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Teluzine for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Teluzine
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Teluzine, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Teluzine
Information about the interaction of Teluzine and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Teluzine can be taken with phenylephrine. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug to inform your doctor immediately.
No, Teluzine is not a decongestant. It is an antihistamine, used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Discontinuation of Teluzine on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Teluzine can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Teluzine is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called antihistamine. Which can help in relieving symptoms of allergies, runny nose, sneezing, and red-watery itchy eyes.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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